Infrastructure Software Engineer-Network

Outstanding contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for an Infrastructure Software Engineer - Network in Irving, TX, Columbus, OH or Charlotte, NC (hybrid 3 days on-site).

This is a highly specialized role requiring a blend of network load-balancing expertise and Python-based API development. As mentioned, it is a difficult position to fill due to the unique mix of infrastructure, automation, and software engineering skills required.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months, possible contract-to-hire

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience
• Prior work in banking or financial services
• Strong mix of network/load balancing + software engineering
• One-hour interview format; screening guide and workforce request tracker in place.
• Looking for someone who:
  • Understands infrastructure deeply
  • Can build automation around network systems
  • Has at least 24 months of load-balancing experience
• Technical Skills
  • Network Load Balancing:
    • Strong hands-on experience with load-balancing technologies such as F5, AVI, or hardware-based solutions.
  • API Development:
    • Proficiency in Python with experience in FastAPI and Django.
  • Automation:
    • Advanced experience with Ansible.
  • Infrastructure Automation:
    • Ability to build automation and API layers within a network context.
  • Bonus Skills:
    • Exposure to Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift is a plus.

What You Will Be Doing

• Build and support the API layer used for provisioning all load-balancing requests across the enterprise.
• Work within a team focused on load balancer automation, including abstraction layers and guardrails for application teams.
• Partner with engineering teams that have transitioned from network engineering into software engineering.
• Help alleviate a major bottleneck: load balancer automation is critical to the organization’s ability to deploy services.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.