Remote Network Automation Engineer – Python & Nautobot

Xalient; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Remote working

Benefits package

Job summary

Xalient is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer in the UK who will own and expand our automated network platforms, including Nautobot SSoT, IP Fabric operations, and AI-enabled observability. The role combines platform governance with hands-on automation across NOC and managed services.

Applicants should bring 5+ years in network engineering with NetDevOps exposure, strong Python skills, and hands-on tools like Ansible, Nautobot, IP Fabric.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network engineering with production experience in network automation (NetDevOps).
• Hands-on with Nautobot/NetBox data model, SSoT framework, Jobs and webhooks.
• Experience with IP Fabric snapshot management, rules, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Own Nautobot as the network Source of Truth and govern data model and governance.
• Blend platform ownership with hands-on automation development as estate grows.
• Ensure SOT/CMDB data accuracy and sync with ServiceNow.
• Administer IP Fabric across customer estates including discovery, snapshots, and path simulation.
• Develop and maintain Python automation (Nautobot Apps, Jobs, webhooks) and API integrations.
• Operate containerised Nautobot deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), upgrades and backups.
• Support NOC and Managed Services by automating L1 triage, inventory reporting and analytics.

Skills

Python

Networking fundamentals

Automation mindset

Communication skills

Education

Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional

CCNP

Nautobot / Network to Code training

Tools

Nautobot

IP Fabric

Ansible

Nornir

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Xalient is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer in the UK who will own and expand our automated network platforms, including Nautobot SSoT, IP Fabric operations, and AI-enabled observability. The role combines platform governance with hands-on automation across NOC and managed services.

Applicants should bring 5+ years in network engineering with NetDevOps exposure, strong Python skills, and hands-on tools like Ansible, Nautobot, IP Fabric.