Senior Network Developer

Senior Network Engineer II - DDI

About Our Organization

Our organization is a leader in hospitality with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. We operate a diverse range of lodging brands, including hotels and residential properties, with over 30 well-known brands and nearly 8,900 properties situated in 141 countries and territories.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer II to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing and implementing next-gen DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions across our networks. This role will work closely with a matrix team of expert network architects and engineers to drive adoption of network reliability engineering practices and operating models across all network product towers, globally.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing technical level relationships and partnering with business disciplines, outsourcing vendors, and external suppliers to define and implement the network NRE DDI roadmap. Key responsibilities include maintaining goals, demonstrating discipline knowledge, delivering on stakeholder needs, and possessing relevant skills and experience.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent
• 6+ years' experience in developing network solutions utilizing DDI expertise in mission critical networks
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of DDI appliance technologies from industry leading vendors (Infoblox, BlueCat, EfficientIP etc)
• Experience in configuring SaaS based DDI solutions from AWS, Azure and other cloud providers
• Experience in implementing DNS security policies and DNS resolution policies
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting DNS zones, perform zone transfers
• Experience in managing and configuring DHCP scopes and options across multiple environments
• Experience in auditing, designing and implementing efficient IP address management techniques including subnetting and supernetting
• Experience in Integrating DDI solutions with other network management and monitoring tools
• Experience in designing and develop scripts for automating DNS, DHCP, and IPAM tasks
• Hands on experience in resolving complex networking issues related to DDI protocols
• Experience in designing and implementing NTP solutions for data centers and Cloud service providers
• Experience in developing, documenting, and managing the requirements gathering process and provide detailed design and implementation plan to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle
• Field experience and knowledge of foundational data networking and IP technologies including (DNS, DHCP, NTP, ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, NAT and others)
• Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams
• Experience in Agile methodologies, daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions and user story preparations

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in Computer Science or other technical discipline or MBA, preferably with a focus on technology
• Experience with managing DDI tools in a hospitality industry a plus
• Experience in leveraging public APIs for developing automation scripts
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and work with cross functional teams in multiple time zones
• Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products and synthesizing into clear technology roadmaps and strategies
• Strong knowledge of emerging tools, applications, and systems for attaining best-in-class DDI solutions across the enterprise
• Excellent problem-solving skills working independently and through leading outcomes for cross functional teams
• Excellent understanding of change management, testing requirements and techniques, to ensure high availability and business readiness of platforms
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities
• Ability to perform independently as a member of a team and through cross functional initiatives
• Proven track record of driving transformation in network technologies, tools, and processes through a data driven continuous improvement methodology
• Demonstrated experience in improving reliability, performance, and agility of complex enterprise networks
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation, DDI platforms and the emerging technologies in this area
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation, instrumentation, and monitoring platforms and the emerging technologies in this area
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams.

Work Location and Mode:

Hyderabad, India. Hybrid work mode.

Benefits:

Our organization offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.