Network Automation Engineer / Developer [Try'n'Hire]

We are looking for an experienced Network Automation Engineer / Developer to join a global infrastructure team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain automation solutions that improve and support daily network operations in a large enterprise environment.

This is a try-and-hire opportunity. The assignment begins as a consulting engagement and is intended to transition into permanent employment with the client after approximately 6–12 months.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation solutions

• Automate configuration deployment, compliance checks, and data collection

• Integrate network devices and platforms using REST, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gRPC APIs

• Develop tools for incident response, troubleshooting, inventory, and validation

• Collaborate closely with network engineers and architects

• Maintain code repositories, documentation, and reusable automation frameworks

• Promote automation best practices and code quality

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong enterprise networking background

• Experience with Cisco and Juniper environments

• Advanced Python development skills

• Experience with Ansible, Nornir, Netmiko, and NAPALM

• Experience with APIs and structured data formats such as JSON, YAML, and XML

• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD concepts

• Experience troubleshooting production networks

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role and 10+ years of total professional experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls

• Network telemetry and observability platforms

• IPAM and source-of-truth systems such as NetBox

• SD-WAN, SDN, or Apstra experience

• Azure or AWS networking

• Certifications such as CCNP, DevNet, or JNCIS

Personal Qualities

• Analytical and solution-oriented

• Passion for automation and continuous improvement

• Structured and quality-focused

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Other Information

• Start date: As soon as possible

• Employment model: Try-and-hire

• Initial consulting period: Approximately 6–12 months

• Planned transition to permanent employment with the client after the initial period

• Work model: Hybrid

• Location: Sweden

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV in English together with your earliest possible start date, preferred delivery model, and hourly rate.