Technology and Data - Network Engineer 4 - Contingent

This role is critical to advancing enterprise application delivery and external connectivity capabilities. The position will drive the design and automation of next-generation load balancing platforms that support large-scale application migrations, data center modernization, and partner connectivity initiatives. These capabilities directly enable the migration of thousands of applications and business partner connections into modernized data center environments, accelerate data center exit strategies, and reduce operational risk. Delays or deficiencies in load balancing design, automation, or reliability could significantly impact application performance, resilience, and overall transformation timelines.

• 5 years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work or consulting experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Experience developing automation for network or application delivery platforms using Python and Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with load balancing and application delivery technologies (Layer 4/7).
• Strong understanding of network data, data modeling, data sources, and Source-of-Truth (SoT) concepts to ensure data integrity and automation reliability.
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
• Prior work experience at client or in the client's industry.

• Experience with load balancer automation, orchestration, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience managing network and application delivery data using ServiceNow, Nautobot, or similar systems.
• Proficiency with API-driven infrastructure, including REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Experience with JINJA, JSON, REST, YAML, YANG, and related data and templating technologies.
• Familiarity with Django ORM and structured data backends supporting automation platforms.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD tooling, and integrations (e.g., Git, Jira, Jenkins).
• Experience operating in a large, complex enterprise environment with global scale.
• Strong experience authoring and maintaining technical architecture and design documentation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Lead the strategy, architecture, and design of enterprise load balancing and application delivery solutions across data centers, edge locations, and cloud-adjacent environments.
• Design and implement automation-first solutions for load balancing platforms using Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code principles.
• Ensure continuous availability, performance, and resilience of application delivery services supporting critical business applications.
• Investigate and resolve complex load balancing and traffic management issues, providing clear impact analysis and resolution guidance.
• Lead or contribute to the implementation of security controls across load balancing and application delivery platforms.
• Mentor and train network and platform engineers on load balancing technologies, automation practices, and operational standards.

• Competitive salary range: $75-$80/hr on W2
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.