An exciting opportunity for a driven Network DevOps Engineer to join MBDA's multi-national Digital Excellence function. Ideal candidates should be passionate about modernising network management, driving automation initiatives and upskilling others. You will contribute to building an automated network infrastructure that underpins MBDA's critical systems and supports its rapidly evolving organisational needs.
As a minimum, and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team (SC clearance will be applied for upon successful BPSS check).
This role offers the unique opportunity to work with some of the latest network technologies and software to make a direct impact on how the network infrastructure will be managed at MBDA. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a multinational company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place for you.
If you have a strong software engineering background and possess most of the essential skills or have experience working with equivalent tools, we highly encourage you to apply.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, with a strong grasp on software engineering concepts such as OOP, design patterns and writing testable, maintainable code.
- Solid experience with Python testing methodologies, with the ability to design and implement a testing strategy from the ground up for our network automation applications and APIs.
- Strong experience designing, consuming, and integrating REST and GraphQL APIs using frameworks such as Django REST Framework, FastAPI and Pydantic.
- Proficiency working with standard data structures, serialisation, and templating languages.
- In-depth understanding of DevOps principles and Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Hands-on experience using Ansible to automate and manage network configurations.
- Familiarity with core networking principles (TCP/UDP, IP, DNS, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, VLANs, etc.).
- Familiarity with network-specific testing frameworks such as PyATS.
- Experience using Nautobot (or similar Django-based applications) as a Network Source of Truth application.
- Experience with data mocking and/or factory libraries to validate complex data schemas and API contracts.
- Proficient in using a Linux OS distribution, preferably RHEL.
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Infrastructure Engineer - Devops Engineer in Bolton employer: MBDA
MBDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that defend our freedom. Located in the UK, MBDA fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering its workforce through various employee-led networks and opportunities for continuous development.
