IP Design Engineer (3-Month Rolling Contract)

IP Design Engineer (3-Month Rolling Contract)

Location: Madrid, Hybrid
Contract: 3-Month Rolling

Role Summary

The IP Design Engineer is responsible for driving network architecture and design across IP/MPLS, cloud, and mobile network environments. The role supports business transformation by delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready network solutions across the organisation.

Language Requirement

Fluent English and Spanish communication skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IP network architecture across LAN/WAN, MPLS core, cloud networking, and virtual network platforms.
• Produce and manage High-Level Designs (HLDs) aligned to business and technical strategy.
• Work closely with CTO, Product, and Infrastructure teams on long-term network roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership on SDN, NFV, cloud-native networking, and service chaining.
• Support and mentor network engineers and design teams on complex solutions.
• Define network standards, design principles, and reusable architecture patterns.
• Review new technologies and vendor solutions to support network evolution and innovation.
• Participate in technical governance, design reviews, and architecture assurance activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with service provider routing, MPLS, BGP, and multi-tenant network environments.
• Proven background in both traditional and cloud-based networking including OpenStack, AWS, and Azure.
• Good understanding of modern architecture approaches including APIs, microservices, and DevOps integration.
• Knowledge of enterprise security, segmentation, and resilient network design.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Python, Netconf/YANG, and REST APIs.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CCIE, JNCIE, SRA, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar architecture certifications preferred.