Senior Software Engineer, Network Tools with Python

Zayo Group • Denver, CO

132d • $95,100 - $146,300

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer, Network Tools to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be a key player in building, scaling, and automating the next generation of our network tooling infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in software development with a variety of languages such as Python, Javascript, SQL, and GraphQL.
• Experience working with various databases such as Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.) and routing/switching technologies.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with async processing and message bus communications.
• Experience in a test driven development environment.
• Strong abilities on the Linux command line, working with various flavors of Linux, and working with docker.
• Strong understanding of applied statistics and the ability to code systems that identify outlier behavior in large systems.
• Previous experience delivering a production software product and maintaining a high degree of users awareness.
• Excellent communication, collaboration skills, and experience using a variety of remote collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, Google Suite, Zoom, etc.
• A passion for tackling complex problems and combining technical solutions with process solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with various vendor APIs (or netconf) including Nokia, Juniper, Fujitsu, Infinera, Cisco, and Ciena.
• Experience with various network orchestration platform such as Ciena Blue Planet, Cisco NSO, or others.
• Experience with monitoring platforms such as SevOne, Assure1, and Nagios.
• Experience with Perl.
• Certifications such as CCNA, JNCIP, or other networking certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain innovative tools and solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Leverage open source automation tools and scripting languages in commercial tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, ServiceNow, Salesforce, etc) to streamline NOC information gathering, internal communication, and communication with customers.
• Contribute to solving complex technical and process problems, such as mass customer communication, automating responses to trouble tickets, and injecting enrichment information into trouble tickets.
• Refactor existing tools to be a cohesive suite of tools that reduce friction with our primary internal users (the NOC).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security) to ensure security and optimal application performance.
• Guide a team of software developers through the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging network technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree