Network DevOps Engineer

Anson McCade; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £2,500 (performance-based)

Pension: up to 14%

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Hybrid working arrangements

Paid overtime opportunities

Subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a driven Network DevOps Engineer to modernise network management, drive automation initiatives and upskill the team within a multinational Digital Excellence function. You will design, develop and maintain production‑grade software and tools (primarily Python) to manage network infrastructure at scale, and implement CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.

The role also involves building REST and GraphQL APIs with Django REST Framework, FastAPI and Pydantic, plus Ansible automation,

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills with production‑grade software experience.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Solid understanding of REST and GraphQL API design and consumption.
• Proven ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-grade software and tools for network management.
• Champion engineering standards with code reviews and unit testing.
• Establish automated testing and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Ansible.
• Develop data models and automation jobs to extend network sources of truth.
• Support and upskill team members in software engineering.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD

Ansible

Git/GitLab

Linux (RHEL)

OpenShift

Networking fundamentals

Test‑driven development

Tools

Django REST Framework

FastAPI

Pydantic

Nautobot

GitLab

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a driven Network DevOps Engineer to join a multi-national Digital Excellence function. Ideal candidates should be passionate about modernising network management, driving automation initiatives, and upskilling others. You will contribute to building an automated network infrastructure that underpins critical systems and supports rapidly evolving organisational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain production-grade software and custom tools (primarily using Python) to manage network infrastructure at scale.
• Engineering Standards: Champion software engineering best practices within the team, including code reviews, unit testing, and writing clean, maintainable code.
• Automation & Testing: Establish automated software testing strategies, build and manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab, and develop Ansible playbooks and roles for network configuration.
• Infrastructure Management: Manage and extend network Sources of Truth by developing custom data models, plugins, and state-driven automation jobs.
• Team Collaboration: Support and upskill existing team members to help develop their software engineering capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, with a strong grasp of software engineering concepts (OOP, design patterns, testable code).
• Solid experience with Python testing methodologies and designing testing strategies from the ground up for applications and APIs.
• Strong experience designing, consuming, and integrating REST and GraphQL APIs using frameworks such as Django REST Framework, FastAPI, and Pydantic.
• Proficiency with standard data structures, serialisation, and templating languages (JSON, YAML, Jinja2).
• In-depth understanding of DevOps principles and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience using version control systems (Git and GitLab) and practical experience maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience using Ansible to automate and manage configurations.
• Familiarity with core networking principles (TCP/UDP, IP, DNS, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, VLANs).
• Familiarity with network-specific testing frameworks like PyATS.
• Experience with Cisco technologies (Catalyst Center and/or ACI).
• Experience using Nautobot (or similar Django-based applications) as a Network Source of Truth.
• Experience with data mocking and/or factory libraries.
• Proficiency in using Linux OS distributions, preferably RHEL.
• Understanding of virtualisation and containerisation technologies, specifically Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
• Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%
• Leave: Flexi Leave (up to 15 additional days) and enhanced parental leave options
• Working Flexibility: Options for dynamic/hybrid working arrangements
• Additional Perks: Paid overtime opportunities, subsidised meals, and free car parking on-site