Specialty Development Consultant #998910
Job Description:

• Description As a member of the Tools team within the Network Services Department, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative self-service and automation tools that enhance the productivity and quality of network infrastructure tasks.
• Our Network Tools portfolio comprises custom-built software solutions that empower network teams with automation capabilities, intuitive dashboards, and self-service features, ultimately driving efficiency and excellence in enterprise network infrastructure operations.

 
Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver innovative Software Products to improve network infrastructure operations, involve full stack development and implement end-to-end components, and provide expert support for tools troubleshooting and optimization.
• Design, develop, and deliver network tools / apps, both frontend and backend, using GoLang and other relevant technologies in Linux environment.
• Manage the full lifecycle of network tools (GoLang, Perl) including deployment, troubleshooting, and migrating from Perl to GoLang.
• Design and develop APIs and lead the development of tools to integrate, manage, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Drive technical decisions around application functionality and integration for software development projects and enhancements.
• Support service owners with documenting requirements, architecture, and engineering decisions.
• Work closely with Network Service teams to develop tools that automate configuration deployment, administration, and improve monitoring/observability capabilities for computer networks.
• Be willing to be on call for application support when needed.
• Leverage problem-solving skills to grasp the big picture, conceptualize, develop, and implement solutions that meet business needs.

 
Skills Required:
MUST HAVE - SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Around 8 years of overall software development experience.
• Around 3 years of expertise in Go Language (aka GoLang) and SQL, with skills in data retrieval and manipulation.
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript, including expertise in leveraging libraries like jQuery and Bootstrap, and proficiency in customizing CSS for styling and layout management.
• Experience in developing and managing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Development experience in a Linux/Unix environment, coupled with proficiency in bash scripting and Linux commands, provides a significant edge.
• Willingness to learn Perl as needed to migrate or support existing Perl applications.
• Currently a hands-on software developer, actively writing code and contributing to software development projects.
• Experience with tools and pipelines such as Rally, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, etc. is desirable.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Self-starter with good communication skills, fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies or skills is a must.

 
Skills Preferred:
NICE TO HAVE- SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Infrastructure Automation experience or understanding of tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, Cisco network equipment, Cloud technologies etc.
• Demonstrating a strong command of DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD; functional understanding of infrastructure architecture (network, storage, hosting, cloud)
• Development experience in GCP.
• Experience with Docker containerization is a plus.
• Prior experience in network infrastructure or CCNA certification or equivalent experience as a Network Engineer is a plus.

 
Experience Required:
MUST HAVE - SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Around 8 years of overall software development experience.
• Around 3 years of expertise in Go Language (aka GoLang) and SQL, with skills in data retrieval and manipulation.
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript, including expertise in leveraging libraries like jQuery and Bootstrap, and proficiency in customizing CSS for styling and layout management.
• Experience in developing and managing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Development experience in a Linux/Unix environment, coupled with proficiency in bash scripting and Linux commands, provides a significant edge.
• Willingness to learn Perl as needed to migrate or support existing Perl applications.
• Currently a hands-on software developer, actively writing code and contributing to software development projects.
• Experience with tools and pipelines such as Rally, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, etc. is desirable.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Self-starter with good communication skills, fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies or skills is a must.

 
Experience Preferred:

• Prior experience in network infrastructure or CCNA certification or equivalent experience as a Network Engineer is a plus.

 
Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

 
 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
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