Hybrid Network Automation Engineer, Python

at Orion Innovation

• Job title: Network Automation Engineer, Python
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ansible, Docker, iOS, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Linux, Puppet, Python, SaltStack
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bucharest, Romania

About the role

• Network Automation Engineer developing automated testing solutions for a large-scale network orchestration platform. Working with advanced traffic tools and virtualization of network resources in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites using Python (Pytest or similar frameworks).
• Multi-Vendor Networking: Develop Python-based abstractions to test across different Network Operating Systems (e.g., IOS-XR, Junos) using CLI, NETCONF, and APIs.
• Infrastructure as Code: Validate and test infrastructure-as-code workflows used to provision and manage multi-vendor network devices.
• Network & Traffic Validation: Automate validation of network behaviour, performance, and protocol stability (throughput, latency, convergence, etc.).
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions and Jenkins) to ensure continuous quality of the orchestration platform.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Python: Strong proficiency in Python, including OOP principles and networking libraries.
• APIs & Data Models: Familiarity with REST APIs and data formats/models such as JSON, YAML, or YANG.
• Core Networking Knowledge: Understanding of networking principles and protocols.
• Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with tools such as Ansible, Puppet or SaltStack.
• Tooling: Familiarity with Linux environments and version control (Git).
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Available to synchronize with East Coast USA until approximately 6PM Romania time.
• Nice to Have: Experience with Ansible: playbooks, roles, or custom modules.
• CI/CD integration: Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with IXIA or other traffic generators, or recognizing how to automate high-scale traffic generators for validating throughput, latency, and protocol stability.
• Advanced Networking Knowledge: A solid understanding of networking principles and protocols is considered a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive financial conditions.
• Opportunity to work on internationally recognized projects.
• Flexible schedule and a hybrid work model, prioritizing remote work as much as possible to support work-life balance.
• An exciting career path within a friendly, dynamic, and growing organization.
• Professional development opportunities in a multicultural environment.
• Private medical coverage with Medlife or Regina Maria.
• Meal vouchers.
• Gift vouchers for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or childbirth.
• Wellbeing programs, including sick days, 7Card subscriptions, and relaxation facilities in the office.
• Team-building events and other social experiences.
• Budget allocated for certifications relevant to your project.
• Workshops, internal training sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, upon request.
• Convenient city-center office location.
• Shared parking spaces.