Senior Network Automation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to enhance their digital infrastructure and broadband services. This hybrid role involves delivering reliable automation solutions while working closely with Agile teams. The position promises a competitive salary, performance bonus, and benefits that support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in ISP, Service Provider, or Carrier environments.
• Expertise in multi-vendor network engineering and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities and develop scalable solutions.
• Lead Agile teams and serve as a best practice resource.
• Develop data-driven solutions using REST APIs.

Skills

Network Engineering

Automation

Python

Analytical Skills

Tools

Ansible

AWX

Git

Netconf

Job description

Senior Network Automation Engineer, Milton Keynes

Client: CityFibre

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fedd39b26671

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

This hybrid role offers a great balance of home and office working. You’ll join your colleagues in your local office at least 1 day a week.

As the UK’s largest fibre-only network, and its only proven wholesale challenger, we’re busy setting new standards for digital infrastructure.

Our network is designed from scratch for the internet, making it greener, more reliable, and future-ready. The products we provide lead the market in speed, value, and service, helping businesses innovate, communities improve their digital lives, and supporting economic growth locally and nationally.

Role Overview: As a Senior Network Automation Engineer, you will deliver reliable automation solutions that enhance our digital infrastructure and broadband services. You will help scale and maintain our network, supporting our 2025 strategic vision.

You will receive a competitive salary, performance bonus, and benefits supporting your wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpreting business requirements to identify automation opportunities and develop scalable solutions
• Solving complex problems with a broad perspective
• Leading Agile teams or projects and serving as a best practice resource
• Developing data-driven solutions using REST APIs
• Building and maintaining automation tools with Ansible, AWX, and Python

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in an ISP, Service Provider, or Carrier environment in engineering or development roles
• Expertise in multi-vendor network engineering and automation frameworks like Ansible, AWX, Git, and Netconf
• Proficiency in Python programming for automation
• Strong analytical skills and ability to lead technical discussions and influence strategy

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, recognized as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, endorsed by WORK180, and a Disability Confident Employer. We value all backgrounds and encourage applications from everyone. Support and adjustments are available during the application process—please contact us at [emailprotected].