Network Automation Engineer / Developer [Try'n'Hire]

Epico; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Epico is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer/Developer to join a global infrastructure team in Gothenburg, Sweden. In this hybrid role, you will design, build, and maintain Python-based automation solutions to improve daily network operations. You should possess a strong enterprise networking background, advanced Python skills, and experience with Cisco, Juniper, and automation tools. This is a try-and-hire opportunity, transitioning to permanent employment after initial consulting engagement of 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• 10+ years of total professional experience.
• Strong Python development skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation solutions.
• Automate configuration deployment and compliance checks.
• Integrate network devices using REST, NETCONF, and gRPC APIs.
• Develop tools for incident response and validation.
• Collaborate with network engineers and maintain code repositories.

Skills

Enterprise networking background

Cisco and Juniper experience

Advanced Python development

Experience with Ansible

Experience with Nornir

Experience with Netmiko

Experience with NAPALM

Experience with APIs

Familiarity with Git

Troubleshooting production networks

Network telemetry and observability

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Network Automation Engineer / Developer to join a global infrastructure team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain automation solutions that improve and support daily network operations in a large enterprise environment.

This is a try-and-hire opportunity. The assignment begins as a consulting engagement and is intended to transition into permanent employment with the client after approximately 6–12 months.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation solutions

• Automate configuration deployment, compliance checks, and data collection

• Integrate network devices and platforms using REST, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gRPC APIs

• Develop tools for incident response, troubleshooting, inventory, and validation

• Collaborate closely with network engineers and architects

• Maintain code repositories, documentation, and reusable automation frameworks

• Promote automation best practices and code quality

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong enterprise networking background

• Experience with Cisco and Juniper environments

• Advanced Python development skills

• Experience with Ansible, Nornir, Netmiko, and NAPALM

• Experience with APIs and structured data formats such as JSON, YAML, and XML

• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD concepts

• Experience troubleshooting production networks

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role and 10+ years of total professional experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls

• Network telemetry and observability platforms

• IPAM and source-of-truth systems such as NetBox

• SD-WAN, SDN, or Apstra experience

• Azure or AWS networking

• Certifications such as CCNP, DevNet, or JNCIS

Personal Qualities

• Analytical and solution-oriented

• Passion for automation and continuous improvement

• Structured and quality-focused

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Other Information

• Start date: As soon as possible

• Employment model: Try-and-hire

• Initial consulting period: Approximately 6–12 months

• Planned transition to permanent employment with the client after the initial period

• Work model: Hybrid

• Location: Sweden

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV in English together with your earliest possible start date, preferred delivery model, and hourly rate.