DevOps Solution Designer

Key responsibilities

● Design and development of automated solutions for planning, design, deployment, provisioning and operational engineering functions (end to end).

● Responsible for the solution design and development of the end to end fully automated integrated transport network planning solution.

● Responsible for a modular and scalable solution designs that is cloud, container and microservices based while also interfacing to our current Digital eco system.

● Responsible for solutions that meet the regulatory and compliance standards.

● Lead the technological evolution bringing in industry and competitive knowledge from the market to steer our roadmap to suit the dynamic and volatile eco system

Required knowledge/ skills:

● Sound Knowledge on PAM and Ansible applications.

● Knowledge of DevOps development principles and CI/CD

● Track record of successfully designing, developing and deploying software in test and production environments. 6 to 7 years’ software development experience working in a Telecom IP Networks /transport network environment.

● Proficient knowledge of Python min 7 years’ experience

● Experience with Javascript and React Web Framework for frontend development

● Basic understanding network protocols Segment Routing, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS and Traffic Engineering

● Expertise with routers Cisco/Juniper/Nokia

● Good knowledge Ansible for infrastructure and network Automation

● Strong understanding of fundamental changes to the software and technology business driven by DevOps and the move to cloud computing and APIs, and micro-services is critical.

● A deep understanding of how to consume and design RESTful APIs

● Database Experience; SQL, MySQL and/or Postgres

● Knowledge of a conventional software development lifecycle, development, test and deployment (e.g. Waterfall, Kanban, SCRUM)

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical scenarios in simplified ‘business relevant’ terms.

● Learning agility to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving NetDevops niche skill domain

● Strong team work skills and ability to collaborate across many cross-functional domains to drive towards one purpose

● Strong problem solving skills to navigate through complex and uncertain challenges to come up with the solutions that present the best business outcome in both the short and long terms.