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Engineering Manager & Software Architect, OSS Network Automation
Who we are:
Network to Code bridges the gap between DevOps and Network Engineering. We are a pioneer in the network automation industry. Our mission is to drastically change the way networks are managed, consumed, and operated on a day-to-day basis. We offer a variety of professional and consulting services as well as training on Network Automation, DevOps for Networking, and how the network can be operated with an Infrastructure as Code mindset. Our services and solutions enable clients to better serve their business and the needs of their customers.
Impact of this leadership role:
As an Engineering Manager & Software Architect, you will guide product development of key NTC open source projects that use a wide range of technologies including Python, Django, and Ansible. The Manager will manage cross-functional teams and work closely with one or Product Owners for the open source projects. The Manager is a player and coach–the individual must be able to contribute code, perform code reviews, while assisting in roadmap planning & development. The Manager will spend ample time maintaining and contributing to an aggregate NTC open source backlog. This is a technical leadership role that will not initially have direct reports, but the Manager should have the desire and capability to grow the team if needed in the future. This role provides a platform to drive the strategic direction of the key NTC open source projects.
A day in the life:
- Partner with the NTC Architecture team that are Product Owners of NTC open source software to build and maintain an active backlog across NTC open source projects
- Partner with MCs, PCs, and the Community to aggregate feedback on NTC open source projects to influence the direction and roadmap of NTC open source projects
- Contribute to the backlog of NTC open source projects
- Build proofs of concept when exploring new integrations and partnerships with ecosystem partners that could lead to public demos or new open source projects
- Articulate and understand dependencies between NTC open source projects
- Work with the Community and Engineering teams to ensure consistency across NTC projects from READMEs, developer experience, to CI pipelines
- Review code and assess code quality
- Working in an agile environment with an excellent team of engineers
- Gather requirements by talking with internal stakeholders to further refine the backlog
- Work with and coach NTC engineers ensuring everyone is aware of priorities and backlog when they aren’t supporting customers
What you bring:
- Passion for creating feature-rich stable software
- Honesty and empathy to those around you on a daily basis
- Ability to drive the ball forward and deliver results with little to no oversight
- Ability to gain the trust of both senior leadership and highly-skilled engineers
- Ability to work effectively with various internal stakeholders including MCs, Principals, Architects, and Product Owners
- Detail oriented and an understanding of how present decisions impact the future development of the platform
What you have:
- Experience managing development/engineering teams
- 3+ years of experience immersed in network automation
- 3-5+ years of experience working with Python
- Strong knowledge of version control (i.e. git, svn, etc.)
- Comfortable doing day to day development in a Linux environment
- Familiar with traditional Git workflows for working in a collaborative environment.
Extra Credit:
- Have managed or worked with open source projects and communities
Why us:
Our workplace at Network to Code is innovative, fast, and exciting. We build solution stacks that are rooted in the latest open-source technologies and enable our clients to get more work done better, faster, and cheaper than ever before. No wonder Gartner named us a Cool Enterprise Networking Vendor in 2020!
Our teams are humbly led by some of the most recognized names in the network automation community. We continue to give back to the community through blogs, industry events and open-source software contributions. Although we’re located throughout the world, we use technology to maintain close peer relationships with regular virtual team events and happy hours.
We believe people are our most valuable resource at Network to Code. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, community, and forward thinking. We are passionately committed to leading and shaping the future of network automation; and as we continue to grow rapidly, we’re always on the lookout for talented, innovative people to join our team!
Network to Code is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network to Code does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.