Network Systems Software Engineer

SkySys; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Network Systems Software Engineer to develop OSS/EMS software tools. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in OSS/EMS development and C++ programming, and familiarity with network management protocols. The position operates on a hybrid model, requiring four days onsite each week. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge network technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OSS / EMS development or NMS system design.
• 5+ years of experience in C++ programming (at least 2 years with version 17 or 20).
• Good knowledge of network management protocols: gNMI, gNOI, NETCONF, RESTCONF.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance OSS / EMS software tools.
• Program network automation tools using protocols such as gNMI, gNOI.
• Collaborate with vendors to deploy and customize OSS / NMS platforms.

Skills

C++ programming

Network management protocols

Problem-solving in OSS / NMS

Tools

YANG modeling

Linux

NMS tools

Job description

Overview

Title: Network Systems Software Engineer

Location: 4 days per week onsite at the Ottawa office.

Duration: 12 months, 37.5 hours per week

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

The documents include both English and French descriptions for the role.

Responsibilities / Principales responsabilités

• Develop and enhance OSS / EMS software tools to support Carrier Ethernet and IP services.
• Program network automation tools and integrations using protocols such as gNMI, gNOI, NETCONF, and RESTCONF.
• Define and implement configuration and telemetry models using YANG.
• Design and maintain automated scripts and internal tools for NMS validation and monitoring.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to deploy and customize OSS / NMS platforms.
• Review and contribute to design documentation, test plans, and implementation strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve OSS / EMS issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices in all software development activities.
• Maintain thorough documentation of system configurations and development processes.

Requirements / Requis

• 5+ years of experience in OSS / EMS development or NMS system design
• 5+ years of experience in C++ programming (at least 2 years with version 17 or 20)
• Good knowledge of network management protocols: gNMI, gNOI, NETCONF, RESTCONF
• Understanding of MEF and TMF standards
• Ability to solve complex problems in an OSS / NMS environment

Nice to Have / Atouts

• Experience developing in Linux environments and using containers
• Layer 3: IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, SR-MPLS
• Layer 2: Ethernet, VLAN, STP, LACP
• Knowledge of NMS tools such as Netcracker Digital OSS, ONAP, Ciena Blue Planet, Amdocs
• Experience with YANG modeling, Protobuf, XML, JSON, and Jinja2
• Experience in functional validation with automated scripts (asset)

Working Conditions / Conditions de travail

• Hybrid model: Four days per week in the office (Ottawa).
• The candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada and capable of obtaining Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance.

Poste Description / Description du poste

Le / La candidat(e) doit posséder les qualifications suivantes :

The following qualifications apply to the role in French:

• 5+ années d'expérience en développement OSS / EMS ou en conception de systèmes NMS
• 5+ ans en programmation C++ (au moins 2 ans avec les versions 17 ou 20)
• Bonne connaissance des protocoles de gestion réseau : gNMI, gNOI, NETCONF, RESTCONF
• Compréhension des normes MEF et TMF
• Capacité à résoudre des problèmes complexes en environnement OSS / NMS

Atouts / Additional

• Expérience avec le développement dans des environnements Linux et l'utilisation de conteneurs
• Layer 3 : IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, SR-MPLS; Layer 2 : Ethernet, VLAN, STP, LACP
• Connaissances des outils NMS tels que Netcracker Digital OSS, ONAP, Ciena Blue Planet, Amdocs
• Expérience avec YANG modeling, Protobuf, XML, JSON, et Jinja2
• Expérience en validation fonctionnelle avec des scripts automatisés (atout)

Note: This description preserves the original information in both English and French without adding new facts.