SDN Software Engineer

RMantra Solutions; Maryland; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software developer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying software solutions on advanced network orchestration platforms, with a focus on Python and Java. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative Agile environment, working remotely while ensuring seamless integration with network devices. Your contributions will directly impact the development of cutting-edge software that meets rigorous security standards. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in software development with a focus on Python and Java.
• Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance and obtain a security certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, testing, and deployment of SDN components.
• Develop automated CI/CD pipelines and troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

Python

Java

JSON/REST web services

Communication Skills

Software Engineering Principles

Networking Protocols (BGP, MPLS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline

Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Selenium

JMeter

Junit

CloudBees/Jenkins

Docker

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Git

Bitbucket

Cisco NSO

Job description

While this role is primarily remote one must live within commuting distance to Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD for on-site support.

Primary Responsibilities:

This individual will assist in the design, development, testing, deployment, troubleshooting and incident/problem management for the SDN components.

• Design, develop, document, test and deploy software written in Python and Java on the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform.
• Develop network orchestration and management workflows on the Itential Automation Platform.
• Integrate software with network devices, including Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX series routers.
• Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit and/or other applicable tools.
• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using CloudBees/Jenkins, Artifactory, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible and Bitbucket.
• Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure and system issues.
• Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP, within 14 days of start date.
• Backend Java and Python software development experience that includes JSON/REST web services development, as well as the parsing, generation and validation of JSON.
• Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment, including the ability to quickly learn new technologies on a rapidly growing project.
• Software analysis and design experience, including the ability to research, analyze, select and design integrations for APIs, as well as develop extensions/plugins for existing tools/components.
• Experience creating software design artifacts, including the creation of functional, technical, and architectural design documentation as well as test cases and installation, deployment and configuration documentation.
• Software Defined Networking experience, particularly experience with Cisco NSO and Itential.
• Network configuration experience, specifically with Juniper or Cisco routers, to include protocols such as BGP, MPLS, VPLS, Pseudowires and QoS.
• Experience developing software using SDN modeling languages and protocols such as YANG, NETCONF and RESTCONF.
• Experience designing and building automated software testing pipelines using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit and/or other applicable tools.
• Experience designing, building and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools).
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience working remotely with a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment (DISA experience is a plus), including experience building and deploying software applications that meet DoD security standards, including updating applications and code to meet security scans and meeting security implementation guidelines (e.g. STIGs).
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
• Hold an active security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP.