Mid Level Python Software Engineer / W2 Contract @ Redwood City CA

Description:

We are looking for an engineer to join our backend network automation team. You will be primarily a Python programmer with good experience in networking. You will be very familiar with Rest API concepts and how to use Python to produce them. You will work well in a team but can work and problem solve independently.

1. Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts to communicate with physical/virtual network devices, using Python 3+ and popular Python libraries for network automation like Netmiko, Paramiko, NAPALM, and protocols like NETCONF, RESTCONF

• Develop Restful APIs with Python + Flask

• Develop tests using Pytest and other internal tools

• Monitor issues, conduct RCA and fix defects in time

• Conform to internal coding standards and guidelines

• Perform code reviews for peers

• Write documentation as needed

1. Skills

• Very strong Python proficiency, having at least 3 years experience

• Parsing data formats like XML, JSON, YAML

• Experience with templating engine like Jinja2

• Experience with RESTful APIs and Flask framework

• Understanding of Python packaging concepts

• Good understanding of the Git version control system

• Networking knowledge: Data Center technologies. Traditional vs Spine-leaf CLOS architecture. Layer2/3 devices, connectivity, and communication

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• 3-5 years of experience

1. Education

• BS Comp Science

MS Comp Science