Lead Engineer – Network Automation & Orchestration

Lead Engineer Network Automation & Orchestration

Location: Bangalore / Gurgaon

Experience: 48 years

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a place where youll be empowered to shape your career, supported by a collaborative global community, and inspired to reimagine whats possible. Join us in helping leading organizations unlock the value of automation and orchestration technologies to drive scalable, sustainable growth.

Your Role

As a Lead Engineer specializing in Network Automation and Orchestration, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing end-to-end automation solutions. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop Python-based automation frameworks, integrate orchestration platforms, and enable agile delivery for network services.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation frameworks for network services.
• Design and implement solutions using Network Services Orchestrators (e.g., Cisco NSO).
• Model network configurations using YANG and XML for automation workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver cloud-native solutions leveraging microservices and containers.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and best practices for continuous integration and deployment.
• Work on container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Docker, including Helm charts.
• Integrate automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Contribute to BPMN-based workflows using tools like Camunda, N8N, or Temporal.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices in automation solutions.

Your Profile

• Strong experience in Python development and scripting for automation.
• Hands-on expertise in network automation and orchestration.
• Familiarity with Network Services Orchestrators (Cisco NSO preferred).
• Proficiency in YANG data modeling and XML for network configuration.
• Experience with cloud-native development practices and containerization.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) and DevOps best practices.
• Exposure to wireline network technologies (IP/MPLS, L3VPN, SD-WAN) and routers (Cisco/Juniper).
• Additional skills in UI development (React JS) and awareness of AI-based development patterns are a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.

What Youll Love About Working Here

• Flexible work options and a collaborative environment.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge automation and orchestration technologies.
• Continuous learning and certifications in emerging technologies like cloud and AI.

About Us

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the worlds most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous networks to AI-driven automation, our experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations accelerate their dual transformation to address the evolving needs of customers and citizens. With a strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needsfrom strategy and design to operations.