Senior Network Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer in Telford. This hybrid role requires expertise in network engineering and automation, focusing on enhancing broadband services. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and growth, while enjoying comprehensive support and benefits.

Benefits

25 days leave

Birthday and charity days off

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in ISP, Service Provider, or Carrier environment.
• Deep network engineering expertise with multi-vendor networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable automation solutions for digital infrastructure.
• Lead Agile teams and develop data-driven solutions using REST APIs.
• Build and extend automation tools.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Network Engineering

Automation

Python

Tools

Ansible

AWX

Git

Netconf

Job description

Senior Network Automation Engineer, Telford

Client: CityFibre

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: dd3412f4e4d3

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 greener, more reliable, and designed for the future. We provide market-leading products that help businesses innovate, support communities, and foster economic growth.

Role Overview

As a Senior Network Automation Engineer, you will deliver reliable automation solutions to enhance our digital infrastructure and broadband services. You will support the scaling and maintenance of our network to meet our 2025 strategic vision.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret business requirements to identify automation opportunities and develop scalable solutions
• Solve complex problems with a broad perspective
• Lead Agile teams or projects, serving as a best practice resource
• Develop data-driven solutions using REST APIs
• Build and extend automation tools with Ansible, AWX, and Python

What You’ll Bring

Experience in an ISP, Service Provider, or Carrier environment in engineering or development roles, including:

• Deep network engineering expertise, especially with multi-vendor networks
• Experience with automation frameworks like Ansible, AWX, Git, and Netconf
• Proficiency in Python for automation
• Strong analytical skills and ability to lead technical discussions

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, recognized as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, endorsed by WORK180, and a Disability Confident Employer. We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included. For more about our culture, visit The CityFibre Way.

Our Support

We offer comprehensive support to help you thrive, including career growth tools and benefits such as 25 days leave, birthday and charity days off, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies.

If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please contact us at [emailprotected].