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Senior Network Automation Engineer (EU)

Megaport· Technology – Engineering
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Hybrid (EU)Full-time - PermanentPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior engineer role focused on leading and implementing network automation, backend services, and tooling within Megaport’s NaaS platform, with a remote-first Europe-wide opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to enhancing our existing Perl code base powering our network automation systems and internal toolset. Implement new code using a modular approach with automated testing and reporting on code coverage.
  • Identify and reduce technical debt, improve performance and reliability, and participate in scaling decisions across our platform.
  • Build and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs. Ensure adherence to API standards, versioning practices, and monitoring instrumentation.
  • Play a key role in our release process by writing reliable tests, reviewing code rigorously, and contributing to CI/CD pipeline improvements.
  • Support the growth of junior engineers through pairing, thoughtful code reviews, and informal coaching. Promote sound design principles and foster a culture of continuous technical learning.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software development experience using Perl and frameworks like Mojolicious.
  • Experience working with relational databases using SQL (preferably PostgreSQL).
  • Working knowledge of using distributed datastores and NoSQL (Cassandra or similar).
  • Proven experience building backend services and tools within web application ecosystems.
  • Ability to act as a technical lead for small projects (typically up to 4 developers), offering architectural and design guidance.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Sharp logical reasoning skills and a habit of asking the right questions, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
  • Determined to automate as much as possible so you can focus on the bigger picture.
  • An ability to reason logically, question appropriately and present technical information clearly and concisely.
  • Experience maintaining scalable versioned, secure REST APIs
  • Experience with networking concepts such as IP routing and MPLS

Skills

Required:PerlSQL (PostgreSQL)Distributed datastores / NoSQLBackend servicesTechnical leadership

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
  • Generous leave plans – including, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
  • Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
  • Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes
  • Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
  • Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Network as a Service, Data Center and Cloud Connectivity.

Megaport offers scalable bandwidth for public and private cloud connections, metro ethernet, Data Centre backhaul, and Internet Exchange Services.

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