Network Automation Engineer

About the role

Northwest Partners is looking for a Network Automation Engineer to join our client, a global financial services organization, on a 6-month ongoing contract. In this role, you will develop and enhance automation solutions that support the transformation of enterprise network infrastructure and security operations. Working closely with Network Engineers and Software Developers, you will build scalable, full-stack applications that automate network processes, improve operational efficiency and support the organization’s global technology strategy.

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).