Senior Solutions Engineer / Network Automation Consultant (Python, Nautobot SaaS)

Our client is looking for a remote Senior Solutions Engineer / Network Automation Consultant (Python, Nautobot SaaS) to join their team!

This is a remote/full-time/contract position (Please note no third party employer candidates will be considered.) Salary based on experience: $70-$80/HR Overview Our client is seeking a client-facing Solutions Engineer to design, implement, and support a SaaS-based network automation platform centered around Nautobot.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, network automation, and customer engagement. You’ll work directly with clients to translate real-world network and infrastructure challenges into scalable, API-driven automation solutions.

This is not a back-office developer role you’ll be expected to lead technical conversations, guide customers, and deliver working solutions.

Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary technical advisor to clients, gathering requirements and translating them into scalable automation solutionsDesign, build, and extend Nautobot-based SaaS solutions, including plugins, integrations, and workflowsDevelop and integrate APIs using REST and GraphQL to connect Nautobot with external systemsLeverage MySQL, Redis, and Celery to support data management and asynchronous task processingImplement network automation workflows using Ansible and related toolsBuild and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitDeploy, manage, and troubleshoot solutions in Linux environmentsIntegrate security and observability tools such as HashiCorp Vault and SplunkSupport pre-sales activities, including demos, architecture discussions, and solution designDocument implementations and provide knowledge transfer to client teamsRequired Qualifications 4+ years of experience with Python development in production environmentsStrong experience with Django or similar frameworksHands-on experience with Nautobot or comparable platforms such as NetBoxExperience working with REST APIs and/or GraphQLSolid understanding of networking fundamentals (IPAM, DCIM, routing, switching)Experience in Linux system administration and deploymentProven ability to work in client-facing or consulting environments