Network Automation Architect Research and Development (R&D) Consultant

UFS Networks; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UFS Networks is looking for a Network Automation Architect who will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for designing enterprise network automation solutions.

This senior role combines in-depth networking expertise with strong software architecture skills to develop scalable and maintainable automation platforms. Responsibilities include architecture ownership and providing technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Python development focused on modular system design.
• Experience in architecting network automation solutions with high standards.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in API design and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Own network automation architecture, standards, and high-level design.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Produce architecture diagrams and design artifacts for development.

Skills

Python development

Network automation architecture

API design

Data modeling

Effective communication

Job description

Network Automation Architect

Location: United States, Texas

Experience: Senior

Skillset: Telecommunication

Job Type: Consultant

Department: Research and Development (R&D)

Job Mode: Remote

Location - Remote, India

Type : Full time

Client : US

Role Count: 1

The Network Automation Architect is the senior technical authority responsible for designing, evolving, and sustaining enterprise network automation solutions. This role combines deep networking expertise with strong software architecture skills to deliver scalable, resilient, and maintainable automation platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Own network automation architecture, standards, and high-level design.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical designs and user stories.
• Produce architecture diagrams and design artifacts for development teams.
• Identify risks, edge cases, and system dependencies early.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and design oversight.
• Review architecture, design, and code for business value, operability, and extensibility.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced Python development with a focus on modular system design.
• Proven experience architecting network automation solutions.
• Strong knowledge of API design, integrations, and data modeling.
• Experience with source-of-truth driven automation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.