Senior Staff Engineer

oring team members while delivering complex automation capabilities across our multi-vendor network infrastructure. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in network automation, infrastructure as code, and modern DevOps practices.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

End-to-End Automation Development

Complex Solution Design & Implementation

• Design and develop medium to very high complexity network automation features using Ansible, NetBox, Python, and modern automation frameworks

• Build end-to-end automation solutions spanning multiple network domains (routing, switching, security, monitoring, cloud connectivity)

• Create comprehensive automation architectures integrating diverse network tools including FortiManager, NetScout, ThousandEyes, Arista, and NetBrain

• Develop threat models, architecture designs, estimates, and implementation plans for business-critical automation initiatives

• Lead technical implementation of automation epics, coordinating with product managers and cross-functional teams

Code Excellence & Quality Assurance

• Deliver clean, secure, performant automation code meeting all non-functional requirements including scalability, reliability, and maintainability

• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end automation validation

• Ensure all automation solutions comply with security standards, SOX requirements, and company policies

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automation deployment and testing

• Lead code reviews and establish coding standards for network automation development

Operational Excellence

• Design automation solutions with operational excellence principles including monitoring, alerting, logging, and system resilience

• Implement infrastructure as code practices using Git workflows, version control, and automated deployment processes

• Create comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides

• Establish automation performance metrics, SLAs, and continuous improvement processes

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Strategic Technical Direction

• Lead technical architecture decisions for the network automation platform

• Guide technical direction for medium to very large automation initiatives, prioritizing tasks and resolving complex technical challenges

• Model engineering excellence, coaching junior engineers and other technology professionals

• Lead design discussions for solving visible, strategic, and complex network automation problems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with network architects, security teams, and infrastructure teams to ensure automation solutions meet enterprise requirements

• Work with product managers to translate business requirements into technical automation specifications

• Coordinate with vendor technical teams to optimize tool integrations and resolve complex technical issues

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify and solve important automation challenges

Strategy & Best Practices

Automation Standards & Methodology

• Define and maintain network automation development standards, best practices, and methodologies

• Lead evaluation of third-party automation tools, creating SOWs and managing vendor relationships

• Identify emerging network automation technologies and implement proof-of-concepts

• Establish DevSecOps practices for network automation including security scanning, compliance checking, and automated testing

Innovation & Technology Leadership

• Research and evaluate new automation technologies, frameworks, and approaches

• Lead adoption of modern automation practices including intent-based networking, AI/ML integration, and cloud-native automation

• Drive innovation in network automation approaches, creating competitive advantages through custom automation capabilities

Talent Development & Knowledge Sharing

Mentoring & Development

• Onboard and mentor new team members, providing technical guidance and career development support

• Mentor engineers across different technical domains and teams

• Conduct knowledge enablement sessions on network automation technologies and practices

• Support talent acquisition by conducting technical interviews for network automation roles

Knowledge Leadership

• Champion DevOps and automation best practices across the organization

• Lead internal technology communities of practice for network automation

• Present at internal and external conferences on network automation innovations

Subject Matter Expertise

Domain Expertise

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of network automation technologies, tools, and practices

• Develop deep understanding of end-to-end network automation processes across the enterprise

• Own technical roadmaps for network automation platforms and tools

• Provide technical subject matter expertise for business-critical automation initiatives

Business Application Knowledge

• Understand business applications and services that depend on network automation

• Translate business requirements into technical automation specifications

• Recommend and initiate IT-driven projects to improve network automation capabilities

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Automation Platforms: Expert-level experience with Ansible (5+ years), including Ansible Tower/AWX, complex playbook development, and custom module creation

• Network Technologies: Deep understanding of routing, switching, security, and monitoring across multi-vendor environments

• Programming: Proficiency in Python for automation development, API integration, and custom tooling

• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

• Network Tools: Hands-on experience with enterprise network management platforms (FortiManager, NetScout, ThousandEyes, or similar)

Leadership & Communication

• Proven track record leading technical teams and complex automation initiatives

• Strong communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and driving technical skill development

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product, security, and infrastructure teams

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of network engineering experience with 5+ years focused on network automation

• 3+ years of technical leadership experience on medium to large-scale automation projects

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale automation solutions

• Track record of driving automation adoption and organizational change

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network inventory management systems (NetBox preferred)

• Cloud networking automation experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)

• Certifications in relevant technologies (Red Hat Ansible, network vendor certifications)

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices

Key Success Metrics

• Delivery of automation solutions that reduce operational overhead by 40%+

• Successful mentoring and development of junior team members

• Implementation of automation best practices and standards adoption across the organization

• Technical leadership of initiatives resulting in measurable business value and risk reduction

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:
770 Cochituate Rd

Location:
USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd

This position has a starting salary range of $124,800.00 to $162,300.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.