Lead System Engineer - Network Automation

Job description

*EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.* 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 **We offer** - Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies - Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications - Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms - Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons - Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions - Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects - Focused individual development - Benefit package: - Health benefits - Retirement benefits - Paid time off - Flexible benefits - Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)