Principal Network Engineer

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Principal Network Engineer.

This role focuses on designing and developing automation workflows and software for networking using IaC/CaC approaches with tools such as Ansible and Terraform, including custom module development. It requires close collaboration with DevOps and network teams to build CI/CD pipelines (preferably with Jenkins) and automate deployments. Responsibilities include leading the development and execution of the automation strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals, architecting scalable and maintainable automation frameworks and solutions, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to automation engineers and development teams.

Additional responsibilities include developing scripts and tools in Python, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for network service automation, and working with databases such as MongoDB for configuration management and telemetry. Applying best practices in coding, version control (Git), testing, build systems, and dependency management will be essential.

What do I need?

• Highly experienced in Python programming and software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, including:
• Ansible Tower / AWX / Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
• Ability to develop custom Ansible modules and plugins.
• Experience with databases (preferably MongoDB).
• Proven expertise in API development and integration, including RESTful and third-party APIs.
• Strong background in data manipulation, transformation, and processing (structured and unstructured data).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code and perform code reviews.
• Lead the development and execution of the automation strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and efficient automation frameworks and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to automation engineers and development teams.
• Exposure to OpenShift and/or Kubernetes environments is a plus.
• CI/CD experience using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
• Network automation experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Why join us?

We're obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we're looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we're committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we're 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.

Create your future today

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We're all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website .