Location: Remote (UK-based) Travel: Occasional in-person meetings if appropriate Day Rate: £400-£450 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initial 6 months Start: ASAP In support of a major Healthcare client, we are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with strong Python programming expertise to join a high-performing automation team. This role will support network automation initiatives, supplementing existing efforts with Python development and software engineering best practices. This is a specialist position suited to a candidate who combines deep network engineering knowledge with hands-on coding ability to drive automation and tooling improvements. Key Responsibilities Work as part of the automation team, contributing Python development and network engineering expertise to deliver automation solutions Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation workflows to enhance network operations Support integrations and workflows for network tools and platforms, including Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager Manage code and version control using GitHub Work with network engineers to ensure automation solutions align with enterprise network design and operations Contribute to continuous improvement of network automation processes and toolsets Essential Skills andamp; Experience Proven experience as a Network Engineer, with strong NE knowledge Strong Python programming and Scripting skills Familiarity with Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager/ADEM Experience with GitHub and