Sr Tech Lead python,cloud,microservices

Title: Python Ansible Consultant with Network Automation

Locations: Southlake, TX (primary) or Tampa, FL (secondary)

Experience: 7+ years

Customer Domain: Networking

Skills:- Python, Ansible (primary), Networking, Automation, Telco cloud (secondary), Data Center (good to have)

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.
• 5+ years of 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

HCLTech is not the employer for this role. This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provides services to HCLTech and/or its clients.

Candidates interested in applying for this Contract opportunity must have a valid work authorization to work in the United States. We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of HCLTech may not be eligible for consideration, as decided on an individualized basis depending upon business considerations.

The expected pay range for this contract assignment is shown above with the Job details. The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party employer.

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