Internet2

Location: US Type: Full Time Regular

Senior Software Engineer, Network Services - Infrastructure Systems & Software

Internet2 is a non-profit, member-driven advanced research and higher education technology organization. Founded in 1996, Internet2 provides and delivers mission-critical technology services and programs. Internet2's core infrastructure components include the nation's largest and fastest network, and cloud and security services that are influenced, customized, and designed to address the unique needs of technology leaders in research and education (R&E). Internet2 serves and supports U.S. higher education institutions, federal government agencies, regional and state education networks, leading industry providers, and international R&E network partners across more than 100 countries. Internet2 programs advance opportunities to convene, collaborate, and innovate.

The Senior Software Engineer works as part of the Infrastructure Systems & Software (ISS) team within the Network Services division of Internet2. In partnership with Internet2 colleagues and Internet2's member community, this position works to plan, design, develop, deploy, and maintain systems and services for Internet2 and the greater research and education networking community, within the domains of network automation and orchestration, performance testing and monitoring, and network telemetry collection and analysis. This position focuses primarily on software engineering, combining that expertise with general knowledge of network engineering and system administration. This is a fully remote position, requiring some travel and frequent community interaction, and reports to the Director of Infrastructure Systems & Software.

Specific responsibilities include: Analyze, design, code, test, and maintain systems and software in support of Network Services core functionality and community-facing services, in the primary domains of network modeling, automation, and orchestration; network performance testing and monitoring; and network telemetry collection and analysis.Collaborate with colleagues, community members, and divisional leadership, to determine and refine business needs, assess project scope, and research and prototype potential solutions.Collaborate with colleagues and divisional leadership to participate in estimation, task breakdown, and planning and prioritization of project milestones, deliverables, and functional and technical requirements.Collaborate with other senior staff on the team to develop, promote, and document coding standards and best practices, including participation in code and system reviews.Ability to travel 2-3 weeks annually.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree, or equivalent work experience.Minimum 3 years of professional experience in software development.Ability to effectively communicate and work with a diverse set of technical and non-technical colleagues and community members with a focus on customer service.Ability to clearly define problems and use appropriate methods to determine and implement solutions.Broad understanding of the software development lifecycle, with knowledge of software development practice and technology, including source code control, automated testing, continuous integration, and issue tracking tools.Ability to work in a team-based environment, and continuously develop knowledge and skills related to the position.Basic familiarity with network engineering principles and practices, with knowledge of network automation concepts, tools, and technology.

Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of professional experience in a software development capacity.3+ years of experience working with the Python programming language.Specific work experience in the context of academic- or research-focused projects, organizations, or institutions.Experience with cloud architecture