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Automation Engineer – NSX

ING

Amsterdam, Rotterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

VMware NSX
Python
Terraform
Ansible
REST APIs
CI/CD
Infrastructure as code
Networking
Security
Git
Agile
DevOps
Routing
Switching
Automation
Cloud platforms

Job Description

This role is been published for the first time from the 8th of September 2026.

Are you passionate about building secure, high-performance networks? Do you enjoy scripting and automation, and want to apply those skills in a dynamic enterprise environment? Join our international team, where we manage and evolve the IaaS technology of ING cloud platforms.

As a Dev Engineer specializing in NSX and Datacenter Networks, you’ll play a key role in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure for millions of customers. 

You’ll work in an agile squad, collaborating closely with the Product Manager and fellow engineers to deliver high-impact solutions. Daily stand-ups, sprint planning and reviews are part of your routine, supported by modern tools and a strong DevOps culture. 

 

What You’ll Do 

  • Design, implement and maintain secure and high-performing network infrastructure automation. 

  • Develop, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation using Python, APIs, scripting and orchestration tools. 

  • Build reusable automation workflows for provisioning, configuration validation, monitoring and operational support. 

  • Integrate network platforms and tooling through REST APIs, data models and automated pipelines. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. 

  • Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to a shared team backlog. 

  • Continuously improve infrastructure, documentation, and processes. 

  • Monitor, evaluate, and enhance Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration Management processes. 

 

Technical Skills:

Networking & Security 

  • Deep expertise in VMware NSX (certification preferred). 

  • Broad knowledge of LAN, WAN, and datacenter environments. 

  • Experience with routing and switching protocols in high-availability setups. 

  • Understanding security and risk principles in infrastructure design. 

  • Hands-on experience with firewalls and Open Networking platforms is a plus. 

 

Cloud, Automation & API Integration 

  • Familiarity with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack, Chef, Puppet, Azure Automation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, or AWS CloudFormation. 

  • Strong Python experience for automation, tooling, data processing and operational scripts. 

  • Practical experience working with REST APIs, JSON, YAML, authentication methods, and API-driven integrations. 

  • Scripting skills in Python are strongly preferred; experience with Bash, PowerShell, Java or JavaScript is a plus. 

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. 

 

DevOps & Agile 

  • Experience with Agile and DevOps practices. 

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. 

  • Experience with Git-based workflows, automated testing, code reviews and deployment pipelines. 

  • Familiarity with Scrum methodology (e.g., backlog, sprint planning, reviews). 

 

Soft Skills & Behaviors 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • A proactive, can-do attitude with a mindset of continuous improvement. 

  • Eager to challenge yourself and face problems head on. 

  • Team player who values collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

  • End-to-end ownership mentality and ability to work independently. 

  • Automation-first mindset, with the ability to identify repetitive work and turn it into reliable, maintainable solutions. 

  • Willingness to coach and support the development of others. 

 

 

Rewards and benefits
We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. https://careers.ing.com/en/benefits-NL


The benefits of working with us at ING include:

  • 25-28 vacation days depending on contract

  • Pension scheme

  • 13th month salary

  • 8% Holiday payment

  • Hybrid working

  • Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

  • An informal working environment with innovative colleagues


About us
Curious about how ING empowers people and businesses to move forward? https://careers.ing.com/en/working-in-the-netherlands

Questions?
Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter.

Core Responsibilities

You will design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure automation using Python and orchestration tools. You will also collaborate within an agile squad to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions and improve operational processes.

Requirements

The role requires deep expertise in VMware NSX and strong proficiency in Python for automation and API integration. Candidates should have experience with networking protocols, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.

Benefits

  • 25-28 vacation days
  • Pension scheme
  • 13th month salary
  • 8% Holiday payment
  • Hybrid working
  • Personal growth opportunities

About ING

Industry: Banking

Company size: 10,001+ employees

ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers

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