Software Engineer

Job Description We are seeking a skilled Software Developer with expertise in DevOps to join our team! You will be responsible for developing and automating our customer’s mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all systems within the virtual environment (Nutanix, VMs,) to optimize performance, scalability and automation. You should have a a bachelor’s or master’s degree and a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience. , Required Skills Design and develop tools for the Linux, MS Windows, or other relevant operating system platforms Design and develop tools that integrate with commercial applications Develop unit and functional test plan Provide the operations and maintenance of operational systems Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Correct errors by making appropriate changes and then recheck the program to ensure that the desired results are produced Conduct trial runs of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the program Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs, such as tracking inventory, storing or receiving data, or controlling other equipment Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements Write or contribute to instructions or manuals Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel Collaborate with internal teams to identify technical requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, resolving issues in a timely manner Implement best practices for automation, backup, disaster recovery, and system redundancy Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and IT systems administration Serve as part of a software development team to deliver automated solutions for standard network services support of a large IT infrastructure project. 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 Must be a 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 with IP Address Management tools such as NetBox 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 , Desired Skills • The ideal candidate would also have IT project management experience, and be familiar with Scrum, Lean, Agile and DevOps • Familiar with network concepts (VLAN, Interfaces, Virtual Chassis, etc) • Familiar with configuring docker/podman containers on Linux • Familiar with AWS (EC2 and RDS) • Familiar with Python to make REST API or Postgres Db calls • Familiar with NetBox and/or Forward Networks , About NeoMax NeoMax is a minority owned small business that specializes in DevOps, Data Science, and Cybersecurity IT solutions. With over ten years of experience in research, engineering and development, we take a “big picture” approach to meeting our business needs, prioritizing both technical and soft skills in the workplace for improved performance. We create a thriving work environment that enables us to provide excellent support to our customers. We encourage and respect each other, just as we are encouraged and respected by our leadership. We are committed to contributing to the health of the organization by ensuring our words and actions align with our core values of Integrity, Diversity, Empowerment, Ambition and Service. We recognize that we represent the company in all aspects of our professional interactions, and we treat individuals external to our organization with the same respect that we treat each other.