Job Title: Network Automation Developer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full Time, Permanent. Home working
Since 1990, TNS has been a preferred supplier of networking and integrated data services to many leading organizations in the global payments and financial communities, as well as a provider of extensive telecommunications network solutions to service providers.
TNS manages some of the largest real-time data communication networks in the world, enabling industry participants to simply, securely and reliably interact and transact with other businesses, to access the data and applications they need, over managed and secure communications platforms. TNS’ existing footprint supports millions of connections and provides access to critical databases. TNS’ network securely blends private and public networking to enable customers to utilize a single connection for “one-to-many” and “many-to-many” connections over a global platform.
An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS’ success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!
The Role:
TNS is looking for a passionate, motivated Network Automation Developer to join our Automation Development Team Responsibilities to be focused on developing automation tools to support TNS Global products and services
The role includes designing and implementing custom automation solutions for service delivery teams that interface with existing platforms and systems, automating compliance and policy verification of network assets, and developing tools to aid Operations in maintaining and monitoring the Global IP Network
The position will require interaction with internal teams (Service Delivery, Operations, Planning, and Business Units) for requirements gathering and deployment coordination
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and document software components that meet organization and industry standards
- Code high quality software components in accordance with organizational standards, technical requirements, and detailed designs
- Effectively participate in a team-oriented environment that involves continuous design reviews, code reviews, and collaboration
- Proactively communicate with internal customers regarding the status and any potential impacts on the delivery date and/or expected quality of tasks and projects
- Actively work with Project Management and QA teams on technical documentation required by QA
- Provide technical guidance and product expertise to Service Delivery and Operations to resolve production issues
- Follow established development processes for assigned projects
Qualifications & Experience:
Required;
- 5-10 years of experience developing complex, reliable software systems based on JSON, PHP, Perl, and Python
- Experience with the complete development life cycle from design through implementation
- Experience with command-line interfaces, graphical user interfaces, API development and integration, statistical monitoring, and analysis
- Creative, flexible, and able to fill multiple functions within a development team
- Proven track record of successfully designing and developing enterprise class systems with stringent availability, performance, and SLA requirements
- Ability to provide written and verbal presentations on technical topics to corporate peers and management
- Working knowledge of networking practices and automation development
- Self-motivated; able to work independently or within a team environment, with minimum instruction from management
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
Desired;
- Prefer experience in the development of intelligent Network Automation with automation tools in LAN/WAN, data center, cloud, and wireless networks
- Understanding of operational problems typically encountered in large scale deployments in telecommunications networks and ability to anticipate for and mitigate the risks of occurrence of such problems.
- Experience with MongoDB
- Experience with Splunk
- Experience building Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bots or automating manual workflows with solutions like Ansible, Automation Anywhere, Resolve Systems
- Experience with BMC Remedy
- Experience with Middleware/API Integration Frameworks like Mulesoft
- Experience with Service Provider class Cisco and/or Juniper routers and switches
- Experience in telecommunications systems and protocols.
- Knowledge of and/or certifications in IT and monitoring technologies are a plus
Education Required;
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (Varies depending on experience)
- 25 days Holiday + Bank holidays
- Friendly and supportive team culture
- Optional Private Health insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long Service Awards
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