Python Automation Engineer

Job Description – Python Automation Engineer (Telecom Migration)

Location: Karuna, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (In-Office)

Domain: Telecom Migration

Role Overview

We are seeking a Python Automation Engineer with a Telecom background to support a live migration project. The ideal candidate must have strong Python programming expertise, hands-on experience in network automation, and the ability to migrate old IP devices to newer platforms. This role is backend-focused, requiring scripting and automation skills (not frontend/Django).

Key Responsibilities

* High Complexity Activities (Experience > 4 years)

Design & Develop Network Automation Workflows

Automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring for telecom networks.

Build automation for legacy systems (e.g., ECI NMS).

DevOps & CI/CD Integration

Architect pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.

Deploy CNFs/VNFs using Docker & Kubernetes.

Advanced Python Development

Develop multi-threaded Python applications and reusable libraries.

Implement Python-based self-healing and alerting mechanisms.

API & Network Protocol Automation

Automate telecom functions using REST, Netconf, SNMP.

Integrate APIs across NMS/EMS/OSS/BSS systems.

Monitoring & Observability

Build observability frameworks with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry.

Implement event-driven automation based on telemetry.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with SRE, DevOps, and Network teams to define automation strategies.

Evaluate frameworks and tools for scalable automation.

AI/ML in Network Automation (Desirable)

Implement predictive fault detection or auto-remediation.

Cloud & Orchestration Tools

Automate cloud networking solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).

* Medium Complexity Activities (Experience ≤ 4 years)

Basic Network Automation

Write Python scripts for circuit provisioning, log processing, and email parsing.

Automate repetitive network configurations.

Scripting & Automation

Use Python, Selenium, Bash, Shell, YAML, PowerShell.

Maintain and enhance existing scripts.

GUI Automation

Automate desktop/web apps using Selenium, Pywinauto, PyAutoGUI.

Monitoring & Reporting

Assist in Grafana/Prometheus dashboard setup.

Use ELK/Splunk for log analysis.

Tool Integrations

Use Jenkins/Git for automation repositories.

Deploy containerized tools with Docker.

Support & Documentation

Document workflows and support debugging with senior engineers.

Testing & Maintenance

Validate scripts in staging before production rollout.

Update automation code per configuration changes.

Mandatory Skills

Strong Python programming & scripting (Backend focus).

Networking & Telecom domain knowledge.

Experience in telecom device migration projects.

Exposure to automation frameworks and APIs (REST/Netconf/SNMP).

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab).

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

Selenium (for GUI automation).

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, ELK, Prometheus).

Exposure to AI/ML-driven automation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person