Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred; 11 years of relevant experience required, or 13 years without a degree.
Proven experience with Ansible, Python, and REST/API.
Hands-on programming and scripting experience in Python (5-7 years), with at least 2 years in network automation.
Self-starter capable of leading complex automation projects and mentoring junior developers.
Experience in CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile environments.
Familiarity with network automation tools like Ansible and Cisco NSO.
Knowledge of automated testing scripts and CI/CD integration using Python PyATS or similar.
Responsibilities
Deliver automated solutions for network services in a large IT infrastructure project.
Collaborate with a software development team to enhance network infrastructure.
Lead complex automation projects and provide guidance to junior developers.
Develop and implement automated testing scripts integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
Create and manage data models, with an understanding of Yang.
Engage in network analytics and application management for infrastructure.
Support voice, video, and field engineering services.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a key government program.
Engagement with cutting-edge technology in network and enterprise computing.
Collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship and professional growth.
Exposure to modern application technologies and cloud services.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery.
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Required Skills and Education
A Bachelor's or Master's degrees are preferred with a minimum of eleven (11) year's relevant experience. Two (2) additional years experience for a total of thirteen (13) years is acceptable in lieu of a degree. Software Engineer will serve as part of a software development team to deliver automated solutions for standard network services support of a large IT infrastructure project.
Qualified candidates with the following skillsets will be considered:
Proven Experience using Ansible/ python/ REST/API
Must have hands - on programming and scripting experience in Python with 5 to 7 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years on network automation
Successful self-starter that can lead complex automation projects and guide junior developers
Experience operating in a CI/CD/DevOps/Agile fast paced environment
Experience in network automation tools Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Experience in Development of automated testing scripts with integration to a CI/CD pipeline with Python PyATS or similar testing framework and Jenkins
Experience in developing data models and understanding of Yang
Exposure to Cisco IOS, IOS XR. NX -OS and Junos operating systems desired
Preferred Skills and Education
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The ideal candidate would also have IT project management experience, and be familiar with Scrum, Lean, Agile and DevOps.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
