Network Automation Software Engineer

We are a team of Software Engineering Experts devoted to providing highly specialized, tailored software development and integration services for the networking & cloud market.

 We drive customer solutions and provide technical expertise and innovation to the network connectivity domain. Currently, we’re looking for a driven, self-reliant Network Automation Software Engineer on the lookout for new, exciting professional challenges.

Location: Kraków office / remote

Project Description

Implementation, deployment, and integration of custom automation and plugins to support large-scale automated network ecosystems for Tier 1 Service Providers using modern tools and practices.

Technology

Itential Automation Platform, Netbox, Paragon Suite, Kong API GW, Kafka, gNOI, gNMI, Rest, Node.js, ServiceNow, Postgres, MongoDB, TMF6xx, Python.

Mandatory Requirements

• Knowledge and experience working with JSON.
• Knowledge and experience working with RESTful APIs.
• Software development skills with an emphasis on Python programming.
• Experience in Django development.
• Experience and Proficiency in T-SQL and SQL Server with some basic DBA skills – Postgres + MongoDB.
• Knowledge and application of object-oriented design principles.
• Knowledge of Networking Concepts (including L2/L3 VPNs, IP VPN or Cloud Connectivity concepts) and experience with OSS/BSS systems, BGP, ISIS, etc.
• A good understanding of IT environments including networking, server technologies, databases, security, and performance.
• Experience with the Cisco NSO platform.
• Knowledge or experience with Cisco IOS IOSXR devices.
• Experience deploying servers, and network devices, and building scripts/apps using own or open-source libraries.
• Knowledge of Element Management System (EMS) and Network Management System (NMS).
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Understanding of Itential Automation Platform including the build of workflows, Operations Manager Automation, and JSON Transformations
• Experience in JavaScript, security, and performance issues with browsers helpful.
• Experience with Ansible playbook creation, creating/using roles, and Ansible inventory management.
• Experience managing and using the Ansible Automation Platform (formerly Ansible Tower).
• Experience building Cloud Native or Hybrid applications using Azure or another public cloud.
• Knowledge of Linux environment and troubleshooting using the Linux command line.
• Knowledge of OpenConfig.
• Knowledge of YANG.
• Experience in BDD.
• Experience in CI/CD based software development.
• Ability to log in to a Cisco Service and execute commands and debug.
• Agile methodology and technical lead experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintain an understanding of long-term company strategy and ensure that designs will enable projects to meet the changing industry/competitive demand.
• Implement and recommend viable architectural approaches that support long-term maintainability, extensibility, and inter-operability of enterprise applications.
• Ensure quality adherence.
• Ensure best practices while meeting non-functional requirements.
• Validate architecture that is defined and communicated.
• Identify key engagement and solution risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Review requirements, and work with necessary teams, ensuring there is agreement on what software is to be built and implemented.
• Synthesize design, incorporate review comments, and provide a critical review of other designs.
• Build and test code to validate functionality against requirements.
• Triage incoming items to validate reported issues and ensure reproducibility.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with customers, vendors, peers, and other employees.
• Participate in project retrospectives and contribute to continuous improvement of the software development life cycle.
• Stay current on technologies.
• Show accountability and ownership for the work undertaken.
  
  

Our Offer

• Working on interesting endeavors with modern technologies – never again boring assignments.
• Flexible working hours and remote work.
• Collaborative office culture and knowledge sharing.
• Attractive salary.
• Flexible forms of employment.
• Comprehensive health package.
• Co-financed MultiSport card.
• Vibrant, pet-friendly, no dress-code office overlooking the Wawel Castle.
• Free group English lessons with Native speakers.