* Hybrid working (2 days a week from home)
* Options to be based out of Edinburgh Park, Newcastle or Maidenhead
* Fixed term contract until end of 2024
About Pulsant:
Pulsant is the UK’s leading edge infrastructure provider. Regional businesses and service providers use Pulsant’s edge infrastructure platform (known as PlatformEdge) to build, connect and deploy the applications they need to innovate and grow. The platform is underpinned by Pulsant’s network of 12 strategically located edge data centres, interconnected through a low latency network fabric delivering access to cloud, connectivity, and compute services across the UK. Over 330 people - across our data centres and 3 core corporate office locations in Edinburgh, Gateshead and Maidenhead - help over 1500 clients to achieve their digital ambitions.
Job Purpose:
As a Network Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for creation and development of anInfrastructure as Code platform to coordinate and sequence steps and activities according to flows and rules in the business process. You will work as part of an agile team in development projects, contributing to all areas of the development lifecycle, working to deliver outcomes encompassing many development techniques and interacting with all parts of the business. This is a fixed term contract until end of 2024
Key Responsibilities:
* Subject matter expert in networking automation & Infrastructure as Code within a Juniper and Netbox environment.
* Identify, suggest, and deliver improvements to existing tools, systems, and processes.
* Develop, implement, maintain, and report on runbook automation workflows.
* Deliver well-structured development and supporting material to a schedule.
* Write well designed, testable, efficient scripts predominantly across several different scripting & automation languages such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell and extending to other languages and environments where required.
* Continual improvement and deployment of new features and bug fixes.
* Supporting existing systems and new projects.
* Continue to learn and share experience within the team.
Our ideal candidate:
* Considerable experience in network automation and Infrastructure as code
* Knowledge of Netbox for CMDB / DCIM
* Knowledge of Juniper Networking
* Strong experience in Python
Why work for Pulsant?
At Pulsant, you can expect variety and a challenging, fun working environment - where culture and well-being are as important as career development and training. The company offers fantastic career progression opportunities and there is a friendly environment with a team that feels like a family. As such almost half of employees have been with Pulsant for 5+ years.
We offer a hybrid working model where you can work two days a week from home. And whilst in the office collaborating with your colleagues, you’ll benefit from a fresh, open space to work and collaborate in, modern kitchen facilities and break-out areas to relax during breaks.
In addition to the great training and the opportunity to develop your personal, technical and leadership skills - our company perks include:
* Pension
* Private Healthcare and Health cash
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free breakfast & snacks
* Access to unlimited learning content through Udemy
* Team socials
* Wellbeing day off
* Your birthday off
* Pulsant rewards / cashback scheme
To hear more about working at Pulsant check out:
pulsant.com/careers
linkedin.com/company/pulsant-limited/life/
@lifeatpulsant social channels
Pulsant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people.
If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to us by email: talent.team@pulsant.com
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