FW Core CICD SME

Role & responsibilities FW Core Sr Solution Engineer

experience 7+ years

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Keywords: Ericsson + CI/CD + Phyton + Java +Ansible + Puppet +chef+ Ericsson ENM+ Ericsson EDA+ Cisco CNC Cisco

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CICD and Dev Ops SME to significantly enhance nbn Element Management System (EMS) integration and development capabilities. This role involves leading the modernization of our Telco OSS/EMS software landscape, including the refactoring of existing custom code and the establishment of robust, automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development & Modernization:

o Lead Software Lifecycle Upgrades: Drive and execute comprehensive software lifecycle upgrade projects, encompassing analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment phases.

o Code Refactoring & Development: Expertly refactor existing customized source codes written in Python, Java, and C# into new, optimized OS baselines, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.

o Platform-Specific Solutions: Develop, integrate, and customize software solutions specifically for Cisco and Ericsson EMS platforms, ensuring seamless functionality and adherence to vendor standards.

• DevOps & Automation :

o CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation: Architect, implement, and maintain end-to-end Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps, automating build, test, and deployment processes to accelerate delivery cycles.

o Infrastructure & Configuration Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform for efficient provisioning, configuration management, and infrastructure as code.

o Container Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications effectively using Kubernetes, leveraging its capabilities for orchestration, self-healing, and service discovery, along with practical experience with Docker.

• Monitoring, Logging & Alerting: Implement and manage robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify issues, ensure system health, and optimize performance across all environments.
• Telco-Specific Focus & Integration:

o Custom Scripting & Job Development: Design, develop, and implement complex customized scripting and scheduled jobs specifically tailored for Telco customers, addressing unique operational and business requirements.

o Vendor Collaboration & Integration: Collaborate closely with major software vendors to integrate customized solutions with new OS baselines and ensure smooth interoperability within complex Telco environments.

o Customer-Centric Solutions: Contribute to projects for prominent Telco customers (e.g., NBN, Optus, TGP), demonstrating a deep understanding of their unique needs and operational workflows.

• Required Skills & Experience:

o Core Programming Expertise: Strong proficiency and demonstrated experience in Python, Java, and C# for large-scale application development and system integration.

o DevOps & Automation:

• Proven hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines.

• Solid understanding and practical experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket).

• Mandatory hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and Docker for containerization.
• EMS Platform Experience: Direct, hands-on working experience with both Cisco and Ericsson Element Management Systems (EMS).
• Expert Telco Domain Knowledge:
• Extensive experience within existing OSS/BSS and EMS software environments in a telecommunications context.
• Prior exposure to and understanding of major Telco equipment suppliers and their respective platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in customized scripting and schedule job development tailored for specific Telco customer projects (e.g., NBN, Optus, TGP).
• Preferred Technical Familiarity (mandatory):
• Ericsson Network Manager (ENM)
• Ericsson Dynamic Activation (EDA)
• Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (CNC)
• AXIROX ACS - AXESS & AXTRACK
• Problem-Solving & Collaboration:
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across development, operations, and external vendor teams.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., DevOps, cloud platform certifications).
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and infrastructure as code principles.

Work with FW Core Architecture Team and CICD Expert to implement the EMS integration , Deployment and Enhancement with handson experience on ENM and CNC.