Senior Datacenter Network Build & Migration Engineer

Senior Datacenter Network Build & Migration Engineer Location: Pune Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Senior Datacenter Network Build & Migration Engineer to lead critical datacenter network build, migration, and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an expert-level network engineer with deep experience in Cisco and Arista technologies, datacenter fabrics, routing and switching, migration planning, production cutovers, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and implement enterprise datacenter network infrastructure. Lead datacenter migration and transformation projects from planning through execution. Develop detailed migration strategies, MOPs (Method of Procedure), implementation plans, and rollback procedures. Execute production cutovers with minimal business disruption. Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Cisco and Arista network devices. Work on datacenter fabric technologies including Spine-Leaf, VXLAN, EVPN, and related architectures. Perform advanced L2/L3 troubleshooting across complex network environments. Coordinate with infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams during migration activities. Ensure network stability, performance, and operational readiness post-migration. Provide technical leadership and independently drive project deliverables. Required Skills & Experience 12+ years of hands-on networking experience. Strong expertise in Cisco and Arista networking platforms. Extensive experience with Datacenter Network Build and Migration projects. Deep understanding of Routing & Switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, and related technologies. Hands-on experience with EVPN-VXLAN, Spine-Leaf architectures, and Datacenter Fabrics. Proven experience in creating and executing MOPs, rollback plans, and cutover strategies. Strong troubleshooting skills in large-scale production environments. Experience managing critical maintenance windows and production migrations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center). Experience with Cisco ACI and Arista EOS. Exposure to automation tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform. Experience in enterprise or financial services environments. Key Traits Expert-level technical depth. Strong ownership and accountability. Independent execution capability. Excellent stakeholder communication during critical migration activities. SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidate Application Notice At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. 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