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Network Software Developer

CANARIE has an immediate opening for a Network Software Developer. The Network Software Developer is accountable for the technical design, development, and implementation of software systems that enable and enhance CANARIE’s network infrastructure and services. The position includes the design and delivery of automation platforms that improve operational efficiency, and observability.

This is a new full-time, permanent position that reports to CANARIE’s Manager, Network Software.

The salary range for this role is between $103,000 to $134,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications related to the automation of network infrastructure and services
• Improve the network reporting mechanisms and operational support systems
• Analyze network data to track network reliability and anomalies and generate traffic reporting
• Create and maintain software documentation, including requirements, and design specifications
• Collaborate with other developers, security professionals and network engineering to ensure software applications are maintained and optimized for performance, security, and reliability
• Drive a shift toward containerization, monitoring, automated patch deployment and testing
• Participate in operations as a member of the Network Engineering team
• On a rotation basis, providing 24 x 7 on call support for the CANARIE network
• Travel may occasionally be required
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as required

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, trust, resilience, inclusion, discovery, and excellence.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• College diploma or university degree or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in software development, or a related field
• Experience working in containerized environments, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with streaming telemetry and observability pipelines, including collectors, time-series databases, and visualization tools

Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate technical information
• Excellent consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management to meet project deadlines and manage competing priorities

Technical Proficiencies

• Proficiency in Python and programming languages used in software development and network automation along with version control (Git)
• Operational experience with Linux OS, including system management and maintenance
• Familiarity with network management protocols, such as NETCONF, and gNMI with an understanding of gRPC-based APIs is desirable
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, and related networking technologies is desirable
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to [email protected], and include the position title in your subject line.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.