Network Automation Lead

Hamilton Barnes ?

Greater London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to £95,000 base salary

Full ownership of key projects

Work directly with senior leadership

Modern Central London office

Job summary

A leading company in Central London is seeking a Network Automation Lead to drive automation efforts in a dynamic software engineering environment. This role involves technical ownership of the automation platform, collaborating with network engineers, and influencing team direction. Ideal candidates will have strong Python skills and experience in network automation.

Qualifications

Strong Python programming experience required.
Experience in network automation environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Take technical ownership of the network automation platform.
Work hands-on with Python to build automation pipelines.

Skills

Python

Collaboration

Proactivity

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We’re hiring a Network Automation Lead for one of the UK’s most innovative and high-performance internet service providers, headquartered in Central London. This is a rare opportunity to take technical ownership of cutting-edge automation efforts within a dynamic software engineering environment — while remaining deeply embedded in the networking domain.

The Role

You’ll join the Software Network Automation team, a specialist function focused on building scalable, reliable automation for network configuration and provisioning. Your work will drive forward zero-touch provisioning, automate network engine functions, and improve delivery speeds across one of the UK's most advanced carrier-grade networks.

You will:

Take technical ownership of the network automation platform
Work hands-on with Python to build robust, scalable automation pipelines
Collaborate closely with the Head of Networks, COO, and the broader build team
Partner with Network Engineers to design and implement solutions
Own the codebase (90% coding), with a small element of architecture/design (10%)
Influence planning, architecture proposals, and team direction

What You’ll Need

Strong Python programming experience (this is a software engineering role focused on networks)
Previous experience working in network automation environments (config automation, network engines, provisioning tools)
Understanding of zero-touch provisioning principles
Strong appreciation for network engineering (you'll be working side-by-side with top-tier network engineers)
Proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to lead from the front

What’s on Offer

Up to £95,000 base salary
Full ownership of key projects in a mission-critical space
Work directly with senior leadership (Head of Networks, COO)
Be at the heart of both software engineering and network operations
Modern, energetic Central London office (5 days a week onsite)

If you're a Python expert with a passion for networking and a desire to lead automation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, this could be your ideal next move.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Industries
Telecommunications

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