Network Engineer with Python

CodiLime is a software and network engineering industry expert and the first-choice service partner for top global networking hardware providers software providers and telecoms. We create proofs-of-concept help our clients build new products nurture existing ones and provide services in production environments. Our clients include both tech startups and big players in various industries and geographic locations (US Japan Israel Europe).

While no longer a startup - we have 250 people on board and have been operating since 2011 weve kept our people-oriented culture. Our values are simple:

• Act to deliver.

• Disrupt to grow.

• Team up to win.

We develop modern Software Defined Networking (SDNs) and Network Operating systems-based solutions for the leading networking equipment manufacturers. We work with cloud-native containerized software and services as well as with user-space and kernel-space drivers for advanced network equipment such as switches routers and smart network interface cards (smartNICs).

What else you should know:

• The team consists of developers QA automation and DevOps engineers

• We often work using client-supplied hardware and tools

• Our projects may be managed by our EMs or directly by the client

• We use the Agile approach (kanban/scrum) whenever possible

• We work with clients from the US and Europe

As a part of the project team you will be responsible for:

• Developing test automation using Python

• Contribute to Python-based test framework functionalities

• Designing and automating new environment configurations to extend existing testbed capabilities

• Working with clients architects to ensure that your validation methods meet their expectations

• Maintaining project documentation in Confluence

As a Network Engineer with Python you must meet most of the following criteria:

• Advanced knowledge of computer networking including switching and routing at Cisco CCNA level extended by hands-on expertise in advanced routing protocols (BGP iBGP eBGP) ECMP link aggregation technologies and tunnelling solutions such as VXLAN GRE and VPNs.

• Experience in configuring network hardware (routers switches NICs etc.)

• Have Python programming skills & experience with Python test frameworks (e.g. PyTest PyATS)

• Practical use of AI-powered tools (e.g. LLMs code assistants) to accelerate test automation development test design code review and troubleshooting activities.

• Experience in working with Linux and Git

• Have Experience with CI/CD tools and processes

• English (B2 level at minimum but preferably C1 or C2)

Beyond the criteria above we would appreciate the nice-to-haves:

• Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent knowledge

• Experience with SD-WAN

• Experience with handling traffic generators such as IXIA and/or Spirent

• Knowledge of network tools with an emphasis on network virtualization (OVS GoBGP FRRouting etc.)

• Understanding of virtualization technologies (Containers Virtual Machines Orchestrators virtual networks etc.) with emphasis on Docker KVM OpenStack and Kubernetes

• Flexible working hours and approach to work: fully remotely in the office or hybrid

• Professional growth supported by internal training sessions and a training budget

• Solid onboarding with a hands-on approach to give you an easy start

• A great atmosphere among professionals who are passionate about their work

• The ability to change the project you work on