Senior Automation Engineer (Infrastructure & Network)
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Job Summary
Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Network Automation Engineer.
Whats the role
Join our team as a Senior Network Automation Engineer and play a pivotal role in mid to large-scale networking projects. Youll spearhead network automation and data discovery/analysis initiatives. This role entails crafting scripts and playbooks/cookbooks to seamlessly automate bulk network modifications. Your expertise will extend to scripting for database queries bolstering the databases housing network telemetry and status information. Your adeptness with Ansible Terraform and Python will be instrumental in supporting our network automation platform. If youre driven by innovation and have a knack for solving intricate challenges this role offers the perfect avenue to excel.
What do I need
- Proficiency in Ansible and Terraform including a demonstrated capability to craft custom plugins and modules that streamline network operations.
- A high level of expertise in a mainstream programming language preferably Python to create robust and efficient network automation solutions.
- Experience leveraging Generative AI tools and AI-assisted development practices to support software engineering and network automation initiatives.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and config-as-code principles allowing you to architect scalable and efficient network configurations.
- Experience developing software applications within complex networking environments with the ability to solve challenging network-related problems. Exposure to firewall technologies such as F5 Juniper SRX Fortinet FortiGate FortiManager and Security Director would be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes Docker and Linux enabling you to leverage containerization and optimize network performance.
- Proficiency in designing and executing effective database queries coupled with hands-on familiarity with MongoDB.
- A deep understanding of software testing strategies along with the ability to construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines preferably using Jenkins to ensure smooth testing and release processes.
Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways were already doing that:
- Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
- Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
- Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
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About Company
Westpac has a long and proud history as Australia's first and oldest bank. It was established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales under a charter of incorporation provided by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. In October 1982 it changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation following th ... View more