Network Automation Developer

Northwest Partners is looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our client, a global financial services organization. In this role, you will develop and enhance automation solutions that support the transformation of enterprise network infrastructure and security operations.

About the role

This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity requiring 4 days per week in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, in line with company policy. Locations available in Quincy and Boston, MA; Princeton and Clifton, NJ; Austin, TX; Kansas City, MO; and Berwyn, PA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications that automate network infrastructure and security operations.
• Build high-quality, modular Python applications using modern software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Network Engineers to understand infrastructure requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to communicate with network devices and third-party systems.
• Design and optimize database solutions, including complex queries and performance tuning.
• Write automated tests and contribute throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Work within an Agile Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development standards, code quality, and automation capabilities.
• Support automation initiatives across a range of networking technologies, including switches, firewalls, load balancers, and cloud platforms.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience developing applications with Python.
• Experience building full-stack applications using technologies such as Django, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON and XML data formats.
• Strong understanding of database design, SQL, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of source control, authentication, messaging technologies, and modern software development practices.
• Experience working with network infrastructure or network automation, including technologies such as Cisco, Arista, F5, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, or Citrix NetScaler, is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and infrastructure teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Education Benefits

All candidates will be asked to briefly show a government-issued ID on video during the first interview. This step protects the integrity of the hiring process given the rise in applicant impersonation and employment fraud.