Network Systems Software Engineer

Arobas Personnel; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arobas Personnel is looking for a Network Systems Software Engineer for a hybrid contract role in Ottawa. You will design and improve OSS/EMS tools, implement network automation, and collaborate with various teams to enhance network management solutions. This role requires strong programming skills in C++ and Python, alongside extensive experience in OSS/EMS development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OSS/EMS development or network automation.
• Strong programming skills in modern C++ (C++17/C++20) and Python 3.x.
• Experience in Linux environments and containerized deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop OSS/EMS software tools for network services.
• Implement network automation solutions using gNMI, NETCONF, and RESTCONF.
• Collaborate with teams for OSS/NMS deployment and integration.

Skills

Programming in C++

Python

Network management protocols

OSS/EMS development

Network automation

Tools

Protobuf

YANG

XML

JSON

Jinja2

Job description

Arobas Personnel is seeking a Network Systems Software Engineer for a contract role with one of our clients based in Ottawa. If you're passionate about OSS/EMS platforms, network automation, and cutting-edge network technologies, this opportunity is for you!

*Remote : Hybrid- 4 days/week in the office*

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Design, develop, and improve OSS/EMS software tools supporting Carrier Ethernet and IP services.
• Implement network automation solutions using protocols such as gNMI, gNOI, NETCONF, and RESTCONF.
• Define and manage configuration and telemetry models using YANG.
• Build and maintain automated scripts and internal tools for network management system (NMS) validation and monitoring.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deploy, integrate, and customize OSS/NMS platforms.
• Review and contribute to technical documentation, including design specs, test plans, and deployment strategies.
• Investigate and resolve OSS/EMS issues in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure secure development practices are followed throughout all coding and implementation activities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, tools, and development processes.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in OSS/EMS development, network automation, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills in modern C++ (C++17/C++20) and Python 3.x.
• Proficient in Linux environments and familiar with containerized deployments.
• Hands-on experience with Protobuf, YANG, XML, JSON, and templating tools like Jinja2.
• Solid understanding of network management protocols and Layer 2/3 networking technologies.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks is an asset.
• Exposure to OSS/NMS platforms such as Netcracker OSS, ONAP, Blue Planet, or similar is a plus (but not required).