Lead Python Developer

Athens - Hybrid

 

 

Our client is a global leader in voice, data and network-as-a-service.

 

This is a full time, permanent role, offering an immediate start for an experienced Python Developer who enjoys working within a busy and fast paced technical environment.

 

Role overview

 

This role is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology development, playing a vital role in enhancing the operational efficiency and strategic responsiveness the organization. This role will suit a visionary developer with a passion for data, automation, and system control.

 

As an accomplished Python developer, the role will be responsible for building systems to manage telemetry stream, closed loop network management as well as command and control systems in the Network Automation Development Team.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Systems Developer to join a dynamic globally distributed team. In this critical role, you will design and implement advanced systems that not only efficiently export telemetry data but also develop sophisticated command and control systems. Your work will be instrumental in integrating IP based products and services with those from other business units and companies, automating essential network functions, transforming the IP Engineering environment with automation and machine learning, and providing real-time analytics for rapid adaptation to the changing business, technological and operational environment.

 

This role has been created to support the rapid expansion of the European software engineering team that forms a key part of the global practice and would suit a highly competent individual with strong and effective communication skills.

 

Key (must have) skills are Python and Kubernetes.

 

Role Responsibilities

 

• Telemetry System Development: Develop robust systems for exporting telemetry data to various stakeholders. Ensure these systems are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Command and Control System Development: Design and implement command and control systems that manage and monitor network operations and data flow, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Integration of Services and Products: Facilitate the integration of connectivity, IP products, and services with offerings from other business units and external companies.
• Network Automation: Use telemetry and command and control data to automate critical network operations.
• Transformation of IP Engineering Environment: Employ automation and machine learning technologies to modernize the IP Engineering environment, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
• Real-Time Business Analytics: Create systems that provide real-time analytics, enabling quick adaptation to market and technological changes.
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Communication: Work closely with various teams, including engineering, operations, and analytics, to understand their system needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement and Technological Innovation: Stay updated with the latest trends in telemetry, command and control systems, machine learning, and data analytics to continually enhance our systems and processes.

 

Key Skills & Experience

 

• Strong experience in Python, Kubernetes, Druid, Kafka.
• Familiarity with Gitlab, SAFe Framework.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing telemetry systems and command and control systems.
• Strong programming expertise, particularly Python and other languages relevant to system development and data engineering.
• Familiarity with machine learning technologies and automation tools.
• Understanding of microservices architecture principles and experience in developing and deploying microservices.
• In-depth knowledge of data processing, and real-time analytics.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, capable of working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• A driven innovator, constantly seeking to learn and stay abreast of industry developments.

 

 

Benefits include

 

• Opportunity to work in cross functional multi-national teams.
• Hybrid work arrangement with good work-life balance.
• Private medical scheme.
• Employees are actively encouraged to bring up ideas/initiatives/training requests.
• Opportunity to upskill with certified courses.
• Employees are encouraged to travel to public marketing events/training courses and internal planning events.
• Company mobile phone provided.
• Sandwiches provided daily with lunch twice per week.
• Mentoring opportunities.

 

About the company

 

Leading communications service provider, offering the latest mobility, voice and data solutions to multinational enterprises, telecommunications partners, cloud and application service providers.

Their global coverage combined with local on-the-ground knowledge has helped build best-in-class global connections linking Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

The network supports a portfolio of integrated communications services including connectivity, applications, and tailored solutions integrated and orchestrated by their SaaS platform, an on-demand digital Software Defined Interconnection platform, one of the first global platforms to fully automate switching and routing of all communications for seamless interconnection.