Network Automation and Service Engineer (APAC)

About the Role

As a Network Automation Software Engineer, you will build end-to-end software solutions across multiple channels, including internal, wholesale, and customer-facing web and mobile applications for a leading Australian telecommunications provider. This role combines deep software engineering with network automation to streamline business processes, optimize service delivery, and solve complex performance and architectural challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Building end-to-end solutions and APIs used across a variety of channels (eg. internal tools and apps, customer-facing platforms), utilising industry best practices and leveraging the latest technologies. Automating business processes so internal staff can focus on high-priority tasks. Working closely with stakeholders and participating in all stages of the software development life cycle.

Solving interesting performance and architectural challenges. Writing clean, maintainable code, following best practices and adhering to coding standards. Communicating and coordinating with internal departments and attending all relevant meetings, training, and information sessions. Performing peer code reviews. Must Have Core Experience: 5+ years of extensive experience in Golang development, specifically building production-grade applications.

Golang Expertise: Practical understanding of the Golang Toolchain. Infrastructure: Strong experience with containerised solutions, Kubernetes, and Helm concepts. Systems & Data: Proven experience developing distributed systems/processing and working with Postgres implementations. DevOps: Solid experience implementing CI/CD pipelines.

Networking: Familiarity with core networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, TACACS, and RADIUS. Soft Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to operate independently and thrive in a remote environment. Logistics: Must be based offshore with a 4-6 hour daily overlap with AEST.

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of OpenAPI and Open Telemetry implementations, including the visualisation of collected metrics, logs, and tracing. Experience utilising external event buses, caches, and implementing workflow tools. Familiarity with configuring Cisco IOS-XR. Experience integrating with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

Prior experience working within a large-scale ISP or telecommunications environment. ​​​​​ Red Flags Timezone Inflexibility: Inability to commit to the required 4-6 hours of daily overlap with Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Superficial Golang Knowledge: Only having scripting or hobbyist-level experience with Go, rather than building scalable, production-grade applications.

Lack of Autonomy: Poor communication skills or discomfort operating independently in a remote, agile setup.