Network Automation Engineer-software development using Python programming

About the position

The Network Automation Engineer role involves software development using Python programming. This position is based in Denver, CO, and requires onsite presence from day one. The job is a contract position and candidates will undergo interviews via Phone or Skype.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of routing and switching protocols, network architecture, TCP/IP, and OSI model. Candidate should be proficient in IPv4 and IPv6.
• Working experience in Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols.
• Working experience in software development using Python programming.
• Working experience in development & testing RESTful / HTTP interfaces of products or applications (no restriction on specific Python framework).
• Experience with network automation related frameworks (Ansible, Napalm, Nornir, Netmiko, or Paramiko).

Nice-to-haves

• Cisco or Juniper certifications (CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP) or equivalent.
• Working experience with networking devices from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5, A10 etc.
• Knowledge of modeling and markup languages such as YANG, XML, and JSON.
• Experience driving large-scale automation efforts and production deployments.
• Proficient database working experience (SQL, MongoDB, Redis).