Senior Design Specialist

TELUS Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company to innovate in network engineering. As part of the Core Network Engineering team, you'll develop automated solutions and enhance user experiences while contributing to TELUS' digital transformation. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Generous company matched pension

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Solid understanding of network protocols and SDN-specific technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with national teams to develop automated network solutions.
• Lead complex network implementations and migrations.

Skills

Python

Creative mindset

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Cisco NSO

Nokia NSP

Job description

Join us to build the future of telecommunications and drive innovation in an industry-defining environment.

Our team and what we'll accomplish together

Join our team and be at the forefront of telecommunications innovation with TELUS' Core Network Engineering (CNE). Our team plays a pivotal role in deploying TELUS' national core network infrastructure, including cutting-edge 5G and advanced wireline solutions. We are currently undergoing a transformative journey, integrating pioneering technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Automation.

As a passionate technologist with an innovative mindset, you will significantly contribute to our established team's evolution. You will drive the simplification of user experiences and ensure the reliability and efficiency of next-generation network infrastructures. Your commitment to detail and proficiency in automation will play a crucial role in TELUS' digital transformation.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with national teams comprising highly skilled Network and DevOps Engineers.
• Develop and deploy fully automated network solutions utilizing TELUS' Automation Framework.
• Apply software development and artificial intelligence expertise to transition CNE to on-demand service delivery models.
• Lead complex network implementations, migrations, capacity expansions, and operating system upgrades on IP Core Network devices.
• Mentor, coach, and guide CNE-IP Scrum Teams, fostering professional growth and excellence.
• Provide expert technical and operational leadership, advising both CNE-IP teams and associated project groups.
• Perform logical configuration and management of IP Core Network devices, including Juniper, Nokia, and Cisco routers / switches.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with data modeling formats such as YANG, JSON, and YAML.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub) and CI / CD pipeline tools (ArgoCD, GitLab CI).
• Expertise with SDN Controllers and orchestration platforms (Cisco NSO, Nokia NSP).
• Solid understanding of network protocols and SDN-specific technologies (OpenFlow, PCEP, NETCONF, RESTCONF).
• Comprehensive knowledge of networking protocols such as BGP and ISIS.
• Creative and analytical mindset, committed to enhancing user experiences.
• Demonstrated ownership and results-driven approach.

Great to haves

• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization technologies, including NFV, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Salary Range : $103,000-$155,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan : 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as :

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more ...

Please note that the compensation shown in the job posting may be subject to change in 2025.

A bit about us

We're a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You'll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We're committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you're helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates : if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Technology Solutions

We're into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

We are honoured to be recognized

TELUS's fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications

Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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