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Network Automation Engineer

Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Full Stack Python Developer Python Developer
Actively hiring

Network Automation Engineer

Bet365
Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Full Stack Python Developer Python Developer
Bet365
Actively hiring

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About the Role

As a Network Automation Engineer, you will spearhead the design and implementation of cutting-edge automation tools, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and highly performant user experience. We are seeking a skilled full-stack developer with a passion for automation and a knack for creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces while supporting backend functions.

The Network Automation team is dedicated to developing innovative tools that revolutionize network management and operations. The team is responsible for crafting, optimizing, and deploying code that configures and maintains our network. You will collaborate with diverse teams to transform network automation concepts into reality, playing an essential role in the continuous enhancement and support of our automation platforms.

The technology stack is diverse, leveraging APIs, Artificial Intelligence, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to create a cohesive, vendor-agnostic abstraction layer for all network and security technologies. This is an exciting and expanding work area, combining traditional network and development roles.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the company’s hybrid working from home policy.


Main Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain the automation platform.

  • Navigate technical discussions with internal customers.

  • Assist in delivering automation projects across various enterprise functions.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously within the automation function.

  • Improve processes and procedures related to automation.

  • Conduct code releases and testing.

  • Support business-wide teams in implementing and onboarding automation solutions.

  • Identify potential capacity issues in the automation estate using available tools.

  • Triage reported issues and resolve errors through troubleshooting.

  • Develop and maintain high-quality front-end features for network automation tools, ensuring technical feasibility and optimizing for speed and scalability.


Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven frontend development experience with JavaScript and React.

  • Proficient in Python development.

  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, asynchronous request handling, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, including Terraform and PostgreSQL databases.

  • Experience utilizing AI and Model Context Protocols (MCP).

  • Contextual understanding of networking and firewall technologies and principles.

  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

  • Exceptional creative problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.

  • Enthusiastic about operating autonomously in a technically challenging environment.

  • Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.


About bet365

At bet365, we’re a global leader in online gambling, revolutionizing the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 21 languages.

Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and more than 1 million live streams at any given time. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

Innovation thrives at bet365. We empower employees to push boundaries, explore new ideas, and cultivate a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. With endless opportunities for growth and collaboration, team members can make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation—together, redefining what’s possible.

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