HCLTech · 3 months ago
Sr Tech Lead python,cloud,microservices
HCLTech is seeking a Python Ansible Consultant with Network Automation to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for network and Telco Cloud infrastructure tasks. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure reliable and secure network services while maintaining thorough documentation of automation frameworks and workflows.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Python scripts and Ansible playbooks to automate network and Telco Cloud infrastructure tasks
Automate configuration, provisioning, and lifecycle management of physical and virtual network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) and network functions (VNFs, CNFs)
Support automation of telecom services in OpenStack, Kubernetes, OpenShift environments
Integrate automation solutions with SDN/NFV platforms, orchestration layers, and CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with network engineering, cloud operations, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network services
Ensure compliance with security and operational policies through automated compliance checks and remediation
Maintain thorough documentation of automation frameworks, workflows, and network configurations
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience
Experience in network automation, preferably in telecom or service provider environments
Proficient in Python for network scripting and automation tasks
Experience with Ansible (including roles, inventories, and playbook development)
Knowledge of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, IPv4/IPv6)
Experience with Telco Cloud platform like OpenStack, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes
Exposure to NFV and SDN concepts and tools (ONAP, OSM, Open Daylight)
Familiar with network automation framework like Netmiko, NAPALM, RESTCONF, gNMI
Familiar with REST API
Experience working with multi-vendor hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
Comfortable in Linux environment & familiar with CLI-based tooling
Proficient in Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI
Preferred
Knowledge of 5G network architecture, including vRAN, O-RAN, and 5G core functions
Experience with containerized network functions (CNFs) and cloud-native principles (microservices, service mesh)
Understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and experience with tools such as Terraform
Familiarity with network monitoring and telemetry tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Prometheus)
Certifications such as: Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, Linux Foundation CKA or CKAD, Cisco DevNet, ETSI NFV, or equivalent
Company
HCLTech
HCLTech is a global IT company offering digital, engineering, and cloud solutions partnering with businesses for transformation.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220MKey Investors
ChrysCapital
2008-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $220M
2000-01-06IPO
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