.Job Title : Software Engineer Network AutomationLocation : EU / UK / US (remote)About GTT :GTT provides secure global connectivity, improving network performance and agility for your people, places, applications, and clouds.We operate a global Tier 1 internet network and provide a comprehensive suite of cloud networking and managed solutions that utilize advanced software-defined networking and security technologies.We serve thousands of businesses with a portfolio that includes SD-WAN and other WAN services, internet, security, and voice services.Our customers benefit from a customer-first service experience underpinned by our commitment to operational excellence. For more information on GTT, please visit www.Gtt.Net.Role Summary :GTT operates a global Tier1 IP network connecting to any location in the world and with any application in the cloud. Our Network Information System collects complex and comprehensive information from the network, on average processing over 300 Mbit / second of network data in real time.The information is presented to users and systems through an HTML 5 frontend and restful APIs. Our network automation system automates and orchestrates network services throughout the entire lifecycle.Duties and Responsibilities :Development of the automation platform, design and implementation of network- and business-centric workflows and automationSupport users of the automation platform and APIsDefend system availability in case of failuresSystem administration and maintenanceMaintain user, system and source code documentationGenerate data reportsParticipate in Development and Improvement of Network Operations, Inventory and Planning SystemsParticipate in Development of user frontends and backends, define and review user requirementsRequired Experience / Qualifications :Profound knowledge with Network Protocols (IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF or ISIS, SNMP, XML) and platforms (Cisco, Juniper, FortiGate), Linux and system-level and network centric software developmentAbility to read and understand source codeKnowledge of GoFamiliarity with a functional programming language (e.G.Erlang)JavaScript and HTML5 a plusUnderstand high availability system requirementsGood English skills written and spoken, German a plusDesirable Experience / Qualifications :Ability to fully comprehend complex systems with a distributed architectureExcellent communication skillsEntrepreneurial way of thinkingAbility to work self-dependentHours / Travel / Shift / Physical Requirements :Standard business hours M-F.Core CompetenciesProblem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.Teamwork : Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels
