Lead System Engineer - Network Automation

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Network Automation Engineer to join the STAR (System, Tools, Automation and Reporting) team. This role is ideal for a Python and Ansible-focused engineer with strong development experience and a solid understanding of core networking concepts, contributing to automating complex network operations and improving the reliability and efficiency of infrastructure and services. Responsibilities Write, deploy and maintain automation software using Python within frameworks such as Ansible to manage the complete network device lifecycle Connect automation tools with network infrastructure for standardized configuration management including deployment, changes and rollback Perform continuous auditing and data collection across network systems Develop tools for automated incident response Validate automation scripts, playbooks and modules independently across lab and production environments Test automation solutions to ensure reliability, scalability and adherence to production standards Create and maintain detailed technical documentation covering deployed solutions, development methods, integration points and operational procedures Support STAR projects by addressing work tickets and providing expert assistance for the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) environment Requirements 6-14 years of industry experience 4+ years of experience in Ansible development including Ansible Core, Ansible AWX or RedHat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) 3+ years of experience in Python development within a production environment Understanding of fundamental networking concepts including Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols and various routing protocols Background in managing and configuring complex network routers and switches from major vendors Capability to quickly learn and use network development SDKs and tools to interact with and manage network infrastructure Nice to have Experience with cloud-native infrastructure and platforms such as Google Compute Engine, AWS, Azure or Salesforce Background in OSS platforms such as NetCracker Skills in data processing and dashboard and BI software .