Developer/DevOps – Contractor

Overview:

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Developer/DevOps Contractor for a 1 year contract with network automation experience. This position reports to Senior Specialist Security Architecture and works alongside the IT Project Manager, Architect & Designer. The position requires a self-starter with excellent software development skills and solid automation knowledge. The candidate should have the ability to work from a high to low level of detail and have a strong mix of analytical and technical skills.

Working knowledge of data network and technical background highly desired.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and implement the network automation model with other engineers and architects.
Build and Maintain high availability Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery infrastructure.
Automate and insure smooth deployments in production, and help work towards continuous delivery
Focus on developing network automation programing, playbook and scripts with python, Ansible and other tools.
Perform formal Code Review, static and security analysis, design and implement Unit Tests and perform code coverage analysis
Provide accurate estimates based on business requirements

Required Skills:

Ability to work in an agile framework environment

· Expert-level understanding about DevOps culture, methodologies, coding and automation.

· Experience configuring routers and switches: Arista and Cisco.

· Experience automating network deployments and configurations

· 3+ years’ experience programming in Python

· 2+ years’ experience programming in GO

· 3+ years’ experience with Ansible playbook design and execution

· 2 years of experience with Docker and Vagrant

· Familiarity with network vendors API and SDK developments

· Familiarity with database management and communications

· Experience with continuous integration systems such as Jenkins or Gitlab CI

· Familiarity with leveraging vendor APIs to configure and gather data from network devices.

· Experience with Linux-based operating systems

· Experience with container virtualization technologies.

· Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge.

· Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

· Experience in an Agile environment

Bachelor’s degree

Desired Skills and Experience:

A solid understanding of network technologies and protocols, such as Subnet, BGP, VLAN, VPC, MLAG, VXLAN, Anycast.
Experience with Web UI development
Effective communication – concise, clear and uncomplicated
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
Independent thinker
Curious and motivated to improve operational process
Team player

Language:

English

Working conditions:

Ability to work effectively within virtual teams, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Vibrant and changing work environment and interaction with a multiple partners
Willingness to work occasionally on weekends and evenings to meet tight deadlines