Network Management System Engineer

Position Overview : We are seeking an Engineer IV to serve as a technical leader in our NMS platform development team. This role requires an experienced software engineer with 5-8 years of experience who can lead complex technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive the development of sophisticated network management capabilities for enterprise customers.Key Responsibilities : - Technical Leadership : Lead development of complex features such as network automation engines, predictive analytics, and multi-vendor device orchestration- Architecture Contributions : Participate in architectural decisions for scalable, multi-tenant network management platform components- Advanced Integrations : Design and implement complex integrations with enterprise network infrastructure and third-party management systems- Performance Engineering : Lead performance optimization initiatives for handling high-volume network telemetry and real-time device management- Security Implementation : Implement security features for device access, customer data protection, and secure network configuration management- Team Mentorship : Mentor Engineer II and III team members, conduct code reviews, and guide technical decision-making- Customer Engagement : Work directly with enterprise customers to understand complex requirements and design custom solutions- Innovation Projects : Lead proof-of-concept projects for next-generation network management capabilities- Process Improvement : Drive improvements in development processes, code quality standards, and technical practices- Cross-Platform Development : Lead development of features that span web, mobile, and API platformsAdvanced Technical Requirements : - Full-Stack Expertise : Advanced proficiency in modern web frameworks (React.js/Angular), backend services (Node.js/Python/Java), and database design- Network Management : Solid understanding of network device management protocols (SNMP, NETCONF, REST APIs), network monitoring, and configuration management- Distributed Systems : Experience with microservices architecture, message queues, and distributed data processing- Cloud Architecture : Advanced knowledge of cloud networking services, auto-scaling, load balancing, and multi-region deployments- Data Processing : Experience with real-time data streaming, time-series databases, and analytics platforms for network metrics- API Design : Advanced API design skills including GraphQL, event-driven architectures, and webhook implementations- Security : Knowledge of network security principles, authentication systems, and secure API design- Mobile Development : Experience with React Native or native mobile development for field management applicationsDeep Networking Knowledge : - Understanding of enterprise networking concepts, network topologies, and device relationships- Knowledge of major network equipment vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, etc.) and their management interfaces- Familiarity with network automation concepts and Infrastructure as Code for network management- Understanding of network performance metrics, SLA monitoring, and capacity planning- Knowledge of WiFi standards, switching concepts, and routing protocols basicsQualifications : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)- 5 to 8 years of progressive software development experience with increasing technical responsibility- 2+ years of experience in network management, infrastructure software, or related domain- Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers- Experience with enterprise software development and customer-facing applications- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to system reliability and performanceLeadership Opportunities : - Lead technical initiatives that impact multiple engineering teams- Participate in technical hiring and interview processes- Represent the engineering team in cross-functional planning and strategy sessions- Drive adoption of new technologies and development practices- Opportunity to present at technical conferences and contribute to open-source projectsCareer Growth Path : - Clear progression toward Senior Engineer and Staff Engineer roles- Opportunity to specialize in network management domain expertise- Technical leadership development with increasing scope and responsibility- Exposure to enterprise customer requirements and business strategyTravel Requirements : - Up to 5-10% travel for customer meetings, conferences, and team collaboration (ref:hirist.tech)