Network Automation Developer

Overview TNS is looking for a passionate, motivated Network Automation Developer to join our Automation Development Team. Responsibilities to be focused on developing automation tools to support TNS Global products and services.

The role includes designing and implementing custom automation solutions for service delivery teams that interface with existing platforms and systems, automating compliance and policy verification of network assets, and developing tools to aid Operations in maintaining and monitoring the Global IP Network.

The position will require interaction with internal teams (Service Delivery, Operations, Planning, and Business Units) for requirements gathering and deployment coordination. Responsibilities

• Design and document software components that meet organization and industry standards.
• Code high quality software components in accordance with organizational standards, technical requirements, and detailed designs.
• Effectively participate in a team-oriented environment that involves continuous design reviews, code reviews, and collaboration.
• Proactively communicate with internal customers regarding the status and any potential impacts on the delivery date and/or expected quality of tasks and projects.
• Actively work with Project Management and QA teams on technical documentation required by QA.
• Provide technical guidance and product expertise to Service Delivery and Operations to resolve production issues.
• Follow established development processes for assigned projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of experience developing complex, reliable software systems based on JSON, PHP, Perl, and Python.
• Experience with the complete development life cycle from design through implementation.
• Experience with command-line interfaces, graphical user interfaces, API development and integration, statistical monitoring, and analysis.
• Creative, flexible, and able to fill multiple functions within a development team.
• Proven track record of successfully designing and developing enterprise class systems with stringent availability, performance, and SLA requirements.
• Ability to provide written and verbal presentations on technical topics to corporate peers and management.
• Working knowledge of networking practices and automation development.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently or within a team environment, with minimum instruction from management.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Prefer experience in the development of intelligent Network Automation with automation tools in LAN/WAN, data center, cloud, and wireless networks.
• Understanding of operational problems typically encountered in large scale deployments in telecommunications networks and ability to anticipate for and mitigate the risks of occurrence of such problems.
• Experience with MongoDB.
• Experience with Splunk.
• Experience building Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bots or automating manual workflows with solutions like Ansible, Automation Anywhere, Resolve Systems.
• Experience with BMC Remedy.
• Experience with Middleware/API Integration Frameworks like Mulesoft.
• Experience with Service Provider class Cisco and/or Juniper routers and switches.
• Experience in telecommunications systems and protocols.
• Knowledge of and/or certifications in IT and monitoring technologies are a plus.