Network Automation Engineer - Montreal, Quebec
12 hours ago
Job description
Job Title:
Network Automation Engineer
Contract: 1-Year
Location:
Montreal, QC (Day‑1 onsite; Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Network Automation Engineer
to join the Automation & Tooling team within the Networking domain. This team develops automation methods, tools, and frameworks to simplify change management, enhance pre/post‑change validations, and collect network state information across multiple protocols and device platforms.
The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer who takes ownership of complex problems, delivers new features end-to-end, and is comfortable working with both modern automation frameworks and legacy codebases.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Tooling Development
- Develop and maintain automation tools and services using
Python
(and legacy
Perl
code where required). - Build solutions for
device asset discovery
,
network data collection
, and
operational reporting
. - Enhance and refactor existing scripts to improve workflows and support new technologies.
Operational & Change Management
- Integrate automation into network
change management workflows
, including pre/post-change validations. - Conduct
tooling audits
to assess coverage, identify gaps, and implement remediation.
Solution Design & Collaboration
- Translate operational or functional requirements into robust, scalable automation solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and incorporate feedback.
Continuous Improvement
- Perform regular assessments to identify opportunities for workflow optimization, efficiency improvements, and reliability enhancements.
- Contribute to documentation, design specifications, and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8–10+ years of experience
in network automation, scripting, or related domains. - Strong proficiency in
Python
for building automation tools and API-driven workflows. - Experience maintaining or understanding
legacy scripting languages (Perl)
. - Solid understanding of networking protocols and concepts:
- TCP/IP, VLANs, ACLs
, routing fundamentals, device state data. - Hands-on experience with
Ansible Tower / Ansible Automation Platform
for managing network devices. - Knowledge of
RESTful API principles
, HTTP methods, authentication mechanisms, and JSON/YAML serialization. - Experience using
Git
(Bitbucket/GitHub) for version control and collaborative development. - Familiarity with SDLC processes, CI/CD, and integrating automation within build pipelines.
- Good understanding of
database systems
such as
MongoDB
for storing and retrieving network state data. - Strong problem‑solving skills, ability to identify automation opportunities, and optimize existing workflows.
- Ability to write clear and concise documentation for internal users and developers.
Preferred Skills
- Professional certifications such as
CCNA
,
CCNP
, or
Red Hat Ansible
. - Experience with web/API frameworks such as
Flask
or
Django
. - Exposure to large-scale enterprise network environments.
- Understanding of infrastructure-as-code or network programmability frameworks.
Soft Skills
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Analytical thinking and ability to handle complex legacy and modern codebases.
- Team-oriented mindset with willingness to mentor and support other engineers.
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