Network Automation Engineer

Company Description

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. 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.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.

Job Description

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 and supporting backend functions.

The Network Automation team is dedicated to developing innovative tools that revolutionise network management and operations. The team is responsible for crafting, optimising, and deploying code that configures and maintains our network.

You will collaborate with diverse teams to transform our network automation concepts into reality, while 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 the traditional network and development roles.

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

Qualifications

• 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 utilising AI and Model Context Protocols (MCP).
• Contextual understanding of networking and firewall technologies and principles.
• Ability to translate Business requirements into technical needs.
• Exceptional creative problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic about operating autonomously in a technically challenging environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.

Additional Information

• Supporting and maintaining the automation platform.
• Navigating technical discussions with internal customers.
• Assisting in delivering automation projects across various enterprise functions.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously within the automation function.
• Improving processes and procedures related to automation.
• Conducting code releases and testing.
• Supporting Business-wide teams in implementing and onboarding automation solutions.
• Identifying potential capacity issues in the automation estate using available tools.
• Triaging reported issues and resolving errors through troubleshooting.
• Developing and maintaining high-quality front-end features for network automation tools, ensuring technical feasibility and optimising for speed and scalability.

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At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.