Remote Telecom Network Automation Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Learning opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Telecom Network Automation Engineer to join a remote-first engineering team. You will design and implement automation for network provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and orchestration, using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills and deep networking knowledge in a fully remote setting. You will build CI/CD pipelines, integrate devices, and collaborate with network engineers to drive reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years experience in network engineering or network operations with a focus on automation.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Ruby scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or Puppet.
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and device configurations.
• Experience with APIs, REST, JSON or YAML.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Experience in fully remote teams with strong communication.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker/Kubernetes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automation scripts for network configuration, deployment, and management.
• Automate network monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting processes.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for network code and configurations.
• Integrate various network devices and platforms into the automation framework.
• Collaborate with network engineers and operations to identify automation opportunities.
• Document automation workflows, code, and processes for remote access.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts and solutions.
• Stay updated on IaC, DevOps best practices.
• Contribute to scalable architecture of the automation platform.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality.

Skills

Python

Go

Ruby

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

Puppet

Git

Job description

About the Role Our client, a pioneering telecommunications company, is actively seeking a talented Remote Telecom Network Automation Engineer to join their innovative, remote-first engineering team. This role is fully remote, enabling you to contribute to our client's advanced network infrastructure from the comfort of your home office. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing automated solutions for network provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and orchestration. This position demands strong programming skills, a deep understanding of network infrastructure, and a passion for leveraging automation to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. If you thrive in a dynamic, remote work environment and are passionate about shaping the future of network operations through automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automation scripts and tools for network configuration, deployment, and management using languages like Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Automate network monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting processes to enhance network stability and reduce manual intervention.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for network code and configurations.
• Integrate various network devices and platforms into the automation framework.
• Collaborate with network engineers and operations teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions.
• Document automation workflows, code, and processes clearly and comprehensively for remote team access.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts and solutions, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices in network automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Contribute to the design and architecture of a scalable and robust network automation platform.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall quality of the automation codebase.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or network operations, with a significant focus on network automation.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language such as Python, Go, or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks like Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or Puppet.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), and network device configurations.
• Experience with APIs, RESTful services, and data formats like JSON or YAML.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fully remote team, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices is highly valued.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with competitive compensation.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge automation technologies and continuous learning opportunities.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Collaborative and innovative global work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing field.