DevOps engineer in network automation

Looking to take the next step in your career in IT, DevOps and Network Automation? Then you’ve come to the right place — Smart! Technology, transformation and innovation are part of our DNA. We are a technology consulting company with over a decade of experience developing national and international IT and Telecommunications projects, and we want to be part of your story. We are looking for a DevOps & Network Automation Engineer who is passionate about software development, automation and network infrastructure and wants to contribute to a switching automation project in Data Center environments. If you enjoy turning manual processes into efficient solutions, developing quality code and working at the intersection of Software Engineering, DevOps and Network Engineering, this challenge is f

• Develop automation solutions in Python, using NetBox as the source of truth for network infrastructure configuration.
• Integrate NetBox with the network controller through APIs and Ansible.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to automate validations, tests and deployments.
• Implement automated tests and configuration drift detection mechanisms, ensuring the reliability of changes.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering teams on problem-solving, technical documentation and continuous improvement of automations.
• An automation solution that integrates NetBox with the network controller.
• Python automations and CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to manage switching operations.
• Validation mechanisms, automated tests and configuration drift detection.
• Secure and traceable execution processes, with error handling and recovery mechanisms.
• Technical documentation and procedures that ensure the solution can be maintained and evolved.

• Experience in Python development, particularly creating scripts, automation components, integrations and structured data processing.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and the JSON and YAML formats.
• Experience with Git and GitHub, including repository management, pull requests and code review.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices, including creating and maintaining automation pipelines.
• Knowledge of Ansible, particularly using playbooks, roles and modules to automate tasks.
• Knowledge of automated testing, code validation and software quality assurance.
• Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of switching in Data Center environments.
• Будет плюсом: Experience in network automation, NetBox and Ansible; Knowledge of GitHub Actions, pytest and Robot Framework; Knowledge of switching, VLANs, VRFs and VXLAN/EVPN; Experience with network controllers such as Cisco APIC, Cisco Nexus or Arista; Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration drift detection

• Gross salary package: €20,000 to €40,000.
• Flexible benefits.
• Meal allowance.
• Professional development plan.
• Participation in a network infrastructure automation project, with a direct impact on the operational efficiency and reliability of Data Center environments.
• Ongoing training and exposure to automation technologies, software development and DevOps practices.
• A collaborative, close-knit environment focused on people's development.
• Opportunity to deepen skills at the intersection of Software Engineering, DevOps and Network Engineering.