network devops engineer (m/f/d)
Oct 29, 2026 · Deutsche Telekom AG
What you'll do
- Plan, implement, develop and test HW/SW components for backbone and data center networks
- Prepare technical feasibility studies, design proposals and execute POCs for networks
- Communicate with 3rd parties/vendors during tendering and network design requirements
- Integrate new technologies and define upgrade strategies and lifecycle plans for networks
- Prepare vendor specific configuration templates
- Define network monitoring metrics and KPIs and track system performance
- Develop network automation and monitoring/telemetry products using tools like git and CI/CD pipeline
- Solve and eliminate operational issues with 2nd level support including on-call duties
- Prepare technical documentation throughout the network lifecycle
- Design, build and support IP backbone and data center underlay networks on 2nd and 3rd line
- Develop and operate network functions for provisioning and assurance
- Ensure infrastructure availability including performance, cost, capacity and reliability
- Coordinate among development groups and collaborate with infrastructure teams, SOC, NatCos and 3rd party providers
Key requirements
- 5+ years' experience
- Advanced Layer 2 & 3 networks including IPv6, BGP, ISIS/OSPF, QoS, multicast, VXLAN, EVPN, Routing & Switching, MPLS
- Carrier grade backbone and datacenter network engineering with Juniper, Cisco, or Huawei hardware/software
- Network troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Linux networking, container networking and cloud networking
- Network programmability including model driven approaches
- Linux administration and cloud fundamentals such as OpenStack and SDN
- Python programming and APIs like REST and NETCONF
- Source control tools including git and GitLab
- Computer Science / Telecommunication Engineering / Information Systems / Related fieldpreferred
Benefits
- Flexible & remote work, very competitive annual bonus scheme, meal vouchers, private insurance, modern offices, extra days off, travel and global work opportunities.
About the job
· Planning, implementation, development and testing of HW/ SW components for the company backbone and data center networks (Layer 2&3 networks interconnects company datacenters & cloud instances inside company as well as external partner/client networks). · Preparation of technical feasibility…
About the company
Welcome to Deutsche Telekom. As one of the world's most valuable brands, we design innovative solutions and products in the areas of connectivity, networks, digitalization and security. #connectingyourworld
At Deutsche Telekom, we believe that each and every one of us has the power to move society forward. That's why we're committed to creating a culture of collaboration and innovation that everyone can participate in. We believe that diversity and inclusion are the key to creative solutions.
Our employees work in 34 countries worldwide. As a leading employer, we support them with offers and benefits that enrich their work and private life. These include flexible working hours, hybrid and remote work, learning and development opportunities, health and wellbeing, as well as attractive employee benefits.
About the company
Welcome to Deutsche Telekom. As one of the world's most valuable brands, we design innovative solutions and products in the areas of connectivity, networks, digitalization and security. #connectingyourworld
At Deutsche Telekom, we believe that each and every one of us has the power to move society forward. That's why we're committed to creating a culture of collaboration and innovation that everyone can participate in. We believe that diversity and inclusion are the key to creative solutions.
Our employees work in 34 countries worldwide. As a leading employer, we support them with offers and benefits that enrich their work and private life. These include flexible working hours, hybrid and remote work, learning and development opportunities, health and wellbeing, as well as attractive employee benefits.