Software Engineer - Network Automation

Company: Vultr
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Vultr.com is a rapidly growing, cloud-hosting provider with 17 points of presence worldwide. Our company works with cutting-edge technology to power some of the most popular web applications in the world! We are seeking a senior software engineer to join our team in West Palm Beach, Florida or remote employment is available.As a network automation specialist, you will have an integral role in securing, expanding, and automating the network components of the Vultr cloud. Our team's software powers the entire Vultr.com cloud from front-end to back-end and everything in between.Projects include* Improve existing automation logic, paying special attention to both speed and security* Develop tools to manage Zero Touch Provisioning for network devices* Test, validate, and add support for new network device models* Contribute to our network configuration management platform* Automate software deployments and upgrades* Develop distributed performance monitoring tools* Optimizing and scaling existing productsRequirements* Extensive Linux experience and has the ability to troubleshoot issues with the major Linux distros* 3+ years of Python, PHP or similar object-oriented programming languages* Ability to design and engineer secure solutions for a large, growing infrastructure* Experience with virtualization technologies such as QEMU and libvirt. Knowledge of the ins and outs of KVM is a plus* Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 networking concepts* Proven track record of using Puppet for infrastructure automation and delivery.* GitHub or past projects portfolio showcasing practical skills and thoughtful design decisions* Experience with creating data collection or automation tooling for the network layer is a plusBenefitsWe are staffed 24/7/365 so flexible working hours are available. Coffee and beverages are always fully stocked and lunch is catered weekly. Once eligible, your employment includes Medical insurance (individual) and a 401k plan with matching of up to 3% of your contribution!We believe in putting our people in positions to succeed. End up liking distributed storage after a year? How about networking? Hardware? Still like coding? Focus on the career advancement skills and specializations that suit your preferences!

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