Network DevOps Engineer: Python Automation & Hybrid Role

Anson McCade; Patchway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexi Leave 15 days

Paid overtime opportunities

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Network DevOps Engineer to join a leading international defence organisation, developing and modernising critical network infrastructure. You will combine software engineering, DevOps practices, and networking to deliver production-grade automation and resilient systems.

You will work with Python and automation, build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, and contribute to REST/GraphQL based services using FastAPI, Django REST Framework and Pydantic, in a hybrid on-site role

Qualifications

• Good understanding of software engineering principles and automated testing.
• Experience with REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with Git/GitLab and CI/CD.
• Understanding of core networking concepts including IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs and TCP/UDP.
• Good understanding of DevOps and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Cisco, Nautobot, PyATS, Linux/RHEL or OpenShift would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop production-grade software and automation tools, primarily using Python.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Develop automated testing approaches for network applications and APIs.
• Create and maintain Ansible automation for network configuration.
• Work with REST and GraphQL APIs and technologies including FastAPI, Django REST Framework and Pydantic.
• Apply modern software engineering practices including Git, code reviews, testing and modular development.
• Support the development of network Source of Truth platforms and automation.
• Collaborate with network specialists to improve infrastructure reliability and scalability.
• Help upskill colleagues and promote stronger software engineering practices within the team.

Skills

Python

Automation

GitLab

CI/CD

REST APIs

GraphQL

DevOps

Agile

Testing

FastAPI

Django REST Framework

Pydantic

Tools

GitLab

Ansible

FastAPI

Django REST Framework

Pydantic

Job description

Anson McCade is seeking a Network DevOps Engineer to join a leading international defence organisation, developing and modernising critical network infrastructure. You will combine software engineering, DevOps practices, and networking to deliver production-grade automation and resilient systems.

You will work with Python and automation, build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, and contribute to REST/GraphQL based services using FastAPI, Django REST Framework and Pydantic, in a hybrid on-site role