Software Engineer
Position Description:
Develop scripts and tools to automate network element configuration by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop Python scripts to access network elements with the purpose of audit and configuration update
- Modify and expand existing scripts to build flexible support for multiple types of network elements
- Gain knowledge of specific network element requirements on the job
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the Network Operations Center to test and support operation of scripts against production network elements
- Work directly with vendors as required for special network knowledge
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- 1-3 years experience with Python development
- Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and other data storage solutions
- Knowledge of communication protocols TCP/IP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, SNMP
- Knowledge of APIs used in SDN environment (REST, RESTCONF, NETCONF)
- Unix/Linux skills, must be comfortable working in Linux command line
- Flexible schedule to support the deployment of after-hours maintenance requests
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Flexible and adapts well to a constantly changing environment
Education and/or Experience:
- Experience with programming and automation of network devices (L0-L3) a plus
- Experience with TL-1 protocol or related command line interfaces a plus
Working Conditions
Most work is done in an area where normal office noise is present. Must be able to work remote to support escalation requests and after hour network augments. Flexible schedule is required.
Zayo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zayo does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.