Senior/Lead Python Network Automation Architect/Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior/Lead Python Network Automation Architect/Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python-based network automation, SDN, and infrastructure engineering and a proven ability to design, build, and automate network services to improve reliability, security, and time-to-market.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and Production Services to define and deliver network automation strategies.
• Design and develop software systems to manage firewalls, load balancers, SDN, routers, and switches.
• Develop and maintain a catalog of automation services for instrumentation, remediation, and operational workflows.
• Provide escalation support for production triage and incident response.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines for network development, testing, and deployment.
• Implement KPI metrics across deployed and modified components.
• Lead complex modifications to existing applications in line with specifications and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Establish and maintain reference architectures and best practices to reduce time to production.
• Partner with architects to develop end-to-end enterprise data and network solutions with appropriate security controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Python and software design, including frameworks such as Django, Flask, Jinja, and SQLAlchemy.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and tooling.
• Hands-on experience with Git, Jira, Jenkins, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Infrastructure as Code and OOA/OOD experience, including Ansible-driven configuration management.
• Operational knowledge of Cisco networking and RHEL platforms.
• Ability to explain strategy, clarify requirements, and drive adoption with clear communication.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 12+ years in software development with focus on network automation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with workflow tools and frameworks, including Pronghorn.
• Hands-on with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, F5 GTM/LTM, IPAM, DDI, Avi, and SDN technologies.
• Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence, with experience leading ceremonies as product owner.
• Scripting with Python, Perl, and Shell; source control with Git or Subversion.
• Testing across unit, functional, integration, performance, and security domains.
• CI/CD pipelines and tools including Jenkins and Ansible.
• Security integration with Active Directory, LDAP, OAuth, PKI, and certificates.
• Logging and observability using Splunk and ELK.
• Experience in software architecture, API design, and platform design leadership.