Head of Network Automation/Engineering

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our client, a leading telecommunications provider, who are actively seeking a Head of Automation on an initial 6 month contract. The ideal candidate will be an experienced individual with a software engineering/Development background, Fixed mobile/ b2b experience, experienced leader and a Continuous improvement mindset. An experienced Head of Engineering individual with focus on network automation within telco. Key Accountabilities Recruit, develop and lead multiple development squads across internal and external resources Assess use cases in backlog, estimate MVP and sizing effort to ensure team resources are sized appropriately with the right skills. Work alongside SA to do strategic use case design and design tactical solution with strategic outcome in mind LLD, develop and create workflows (when required) Approve Code reviews before merge (when required) Internal/External stakeholder engagement (including vendors) Set standards - coding, ways of working, documentation, for 30 developers and provide thought leadership to wider development community across NSE etc. Encourage close loop automation across Plan, Provide & Assure ensuring Automation Silos are broken. Communicate updates to key stakeholders Help stakeholders to think strategically Encourage data-driven decision-making and sprint planning Work across both fixed and mobile network and create synergies and consolidation where possible Experience Multiple years of experience in a senior developer role, ideally in a large Telco or IT company Experience working in Networks or IT network transformations Proven track record of delivering high quality code and leading development squads Key skills Netconf, API's, XML, JSON, Jinja 2, Python, JavaScript Cisco NSO, Ansible, Net Miko, Docker Workflow automation Itential IAP, Appian, Resolve Knowledge of telecom networks, technologies, and standards e.g TMF/Tosca/MEF YANG/TOSCA for service modelling CI/CD/CT - GITLAB, Robot, Selenium, Cucumber, Veracode, Sonar cube If you meet the above criteria, please submit your latest CV for review

Location: Westminster, London, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025