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In this role, you will use software engineering, Agile, and DevOps practices to build reliable automation solutions.\nYou will work with network engineers, developers, and QA teams to reduce manual work, improve the accuracy of network changes, and help prevent network issues. You will also help develop infrastructure as code, automated testing, APIs, deployment pipelines, and AI-related automation solutions.\nOur goal is to automate repetitive tasks so our teams can focus on more complex work while improving the reliability and efficiency of our IT infrastructure.\nResponsibilities:\nWork with network engineers to build automation solutions that reduce manual tasks and network incidents.\nDevelop network automation solutions using Python.\nBuild and support REST APIs using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework.\nDevelop infrastructure-as-code solutions with automated testing and documentation.\nWork with QA teams to add automated testing into build and deployment pipelines.\nBuild, maintain, and improve end-to-end CI/CD pipelines.\nUse tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Ansible Vault, Git, Kubernetes, and Docker.\nCreate Ansible Playbooks and support configuration management.\nMaintain continuous integration tools and support code releases.\nHelp resolve infrastructure-related issues when they occur.\nSupport AI initiatives within the network organization, including AI frameworks and prompts.\nDocument technical standards, designs, and automation processes.\nWork in an Agile/Scrum environment and participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.\nWork with APIs, JSON data, CRUD operations, and network device outputs.\nContinue learning new technologies and identify ways to improve network automation.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Business, or equivalent work experience.\n4+ years of Python development experience.\n3+ years of DevOps experience.\nStrong experience with Python-based network automation.\nExperience with Django and Django REST Framework.\nExperience building end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and using tools such as Jenkins.\nExperience with Ansible, Ansible Vault, Ansible Playbooks, or similar configuration management tools.\nExperience working with Linux, preferably Red Hat in an enterprise environment.\nExperience with Git and code version control.\nExperience with Kubernetes and Docker.\nExperience integrating REST and SOAP APIs.\nExperience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, pytest, SoapUI, or Postman.\nExperience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.\nExperience with modern web technologies such as Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML5, Bootstrap, Webpack, Grunt, or Gulp. Angular and TypeScript experience is preferred.\nExperience working with JSON, APIs, and CRUD operations.\nExperience with AI frameworks and prompt-based solutions.\nExperience with Itential or other network automation tools.\nExperience parsing network device output using RegEx, TextFSM, or similar methods.\nNetworking knowledge, including routing, switching, protocols, filtering, or firewall rules, is a plus.\nStrong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.\nGood communication and mentoring skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work well with technical teams.\nStrong interest in learning new and emerging technologies.\nIf you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 123,500 - 205,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.\nThis role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.\nAt The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.\nAbout The Cigna Group\nDoing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email  for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.\nThe Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. 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