Software Design Manager - L2/L3/Cloud

HPE Aruba Networking; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Personal and professional development programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

HPE Aruba Networking is seeking a Manager to lead a team in developing innovative network solutions. The role involves managing projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality and budget standards, and fostering team member growth. Candidates should have extensive experience in L2/L3 Edge protocols and strong programming skills in C and Python. This opportunity is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong commitment to professional development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience, including 3+ years of people management experience.
• Extensive experience with L2/L3 Edge protocols.
• Strong leadership skills including coaching and team-building.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team designing and developing products.
• Manages multiple ongoing projects and resources.
• Communicates project status and escalates issues.

Skills

L2/L3 Edge protocols

C programming

Python programming

Kubernetes

Docker Containers

Virtual Machines

OpenConfig

REST APIs

Education

First level university degree

Advanced university degree

Job description

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Aruba is an HPE Company, and a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. Helping some of the largest companies in the world modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future, Aruba is redefining the “Intelligent Edge” – and creating new customer experiences across intelligent spaces and digital workspaces. Join us redefine what’s next for you.

Job Family Definition:

Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet- related computer programs, primarily for end users. Using current programming language and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions have a visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology areas applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Provides direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors designing and developing new products, enhancements and updates and coordinating projects for end-user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet-based platforms.
• Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.
• Communicates project status and escalates issues to direct managers, program managers, and internal and external development partners.
• Manages relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs; ensures that team members are effectively communicating and collaborating with outsourced resources.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions opportunities.
• Provides people-care management for assigned team members, including hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that proper knowledge and career development tools are in place to support ongoing team member and process development.

What You Need To Bring:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience required.
• May have advanced university degree.
• Typically 10 or more years of related work experience, including 3+ years of people management experience.
• Extensive experience with L2/L3 Edge protocols (e.g., DHCP, PPPoE, L2TP), and deep working knowledge of multiple Layer 2 (e.g., VLAN, LAG, IGMP snooping, NTP) and Layer 3 protocols. Proficiency in IPv6 enablement on legacy IPv4 networks, IPv6 roll out, and various IPv6 Certification requirements.
• Strong C/Python programming skills.
• Exposure / Hands-on experience with cloud-native deployment concepts, including Kubernetes, Docker Containers, and Virtual Machines in a CI/CD pipeline.
• Exposure / Direct experience implementing or integrating modern network configuration interfaces like OpenConfig, gRPC, and gNMI, including familiarity with data modelling using YANG and data serialization formats like JSON, and REST APIs.

Knowledge And Skills:

Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, and conflict resolution. Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage human capital across geographies to drive workforce development and achieve desired results. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills. Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies. Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Strong communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation); mastery in English and local language. Good understanding of the company's policies and processes.

Additional Skills:

• Cloud Architectures
• Cross Domain Knowledge
• Design Thinking
• Development Fundamentals
• DevOps
• Distributed Computing
• Microservices Fluency
• Full Stack Development
• Security-First Mindset
• Solutions Design
• Testing & Automation
• User Experience (UX)
• Release Management

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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