Networking Developer - Ansible/Terraform (8-10 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

Python Networking Development :

- Develop, design, test, and deploy networking products using Python.

- Deep understanding and application of Python networking libraries.

Networking Solutions Design and Automation :

- Design and architect networking systems (WAN, LAN, VPN).

- Configure, automate, and implement networking solutions for high performance and scalability.

- Leverage network orchestration and automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.

Standards and Protocols :

- Familiarity with PKI, SSL/TLS, IPsec, and user authentication standards.

- Implement network access control mechanisms and adhere to device authentication standards.

SD-WAN Solutions Expertise :

- Hands-on experience with modern SD-WAN technologies such as FlexiWAN, Cisco SDWAN, VeloCloud, and Versa.

Virtualization and Containerization :

- Hands-on with hypervisors like KVM, VMware ESXi, and HyperV.

- Proficiency in container platforms like Kubernetes (K8S) and OpenShift.

- Configure and troubleshoot virtualized networking solutions including OVS, SRIOV, and VxLAN.

System Design and Distributed Architecture :

- Design scalable, high-performance distributed systems.

- Work with data storage solutions, including NoSQL, SQL, and distributed databases.

Event-Driven Architectures and Messaging :

- Implement and work with messaging queues like Kafka and RabbitMQ.

Security Practices :

- Enforce security best practices for systems and networking.

CI/CD and Monitoring Tools :

- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.

- Proficient in monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.

Testing Strategies and Frameworks :

- Design and implement automated testing strategies (unit, integration, and system).

- Develop performance and load testing use cases for network and system components.

- Hands-on experience with testing frameworks like PyTest and JUnit, and testing tools such as iperf and IOMeter.

Collaboration with DevOps :

- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Leadership :

- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers and lead team architecture discussions.

Qualifications :

Education :

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering or a related field.

Experience :

8-10 years of overall experience, including :

- 6+ years of experience with Python for networking product development.

- 2+ years in configuring, automating, and implementing networking solutions.

- 2+ years of experience in handling team architecture and designing networking solutions.

Skills and Expertise :

- Proficient in Python networking libraries.

- Advanced knowledge of enterprise-level routing and switching in data centers.

- Experience in virtualized and containerized environments.

- Familiarity with SD-WAN, hypervisors, and orchestration tools.

- Solid understanding of distributed architectures, messaging systems, and event- driven systems.

- Strong knowledge of security protocols, infrastructure automation, and monitoring tools.

- Strong English Language Skills - Spoken and Written