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Network Automation Engineer II

QA Automation EngineerQA Automation EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1986H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Alabama + 24 more

Posted

66 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishAirflowAnsibleApacheDockerJava ScriptKubernetesOpen ShiftPythonReactSQL

Job Description

• Develop and maintain Python and Ansible automations for network engineering workflows. • Program backend automation tasks for provisioning and deploying networking equipment and adjacent backend systems. • Work with APIs and data pipelines • Participate in code demonstrations • Write low level design documentation and some high level design documentation • Troubleshoot and optimize automations • Collaborate with senior engineers to assist in defining best practices and standards • Collaborate directly with network engineers and stakeholders to create and interpret user requirements for Agile user stories and features.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Similar Fields is Preferred.
Alternatively, 5 + Years Experience in Network Engineering with strong Hands-On Experience with Network Automation and scripting in Python will be considered.
Strong Experience programming in Python
Strong Experience in backend automation, API development and data structures
Strong Familiarity with databases (SQL)
Experience with web applications using Javascript and React
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift)
Solid understanding of DevOps Best Practices and CI/CD workflows
Experience with network automation technologies such as NETCONF, Netmiko, NAPALM, TextFSM, SNMP, Direct CLI, and Ansible network modules.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under the direction of senior engineers or analysts.
Must be adaptable and willing to learn new technologies and methods as part of ongoing development.
Position may require occasional on-call availability to support data pipeline monitoring or issue resolution.
Position may require up to 10% travel.
Basic experience with data processing or pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend), gained through coursework, projects, or internships.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Additional Perks
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
Associate recognition & awards programs
Advancement opportunities
Collaborative work environment
FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
Up to $75/mo. Stipend
Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValueNet Fiber Only)
Vehicle provided for daily work purposes, if residing within reasonable radius from office location