Software Engineer - Expert
KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business, comprised of a diverse team of professionals driven to tackle the demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through IT solutions. We emphasize teamwork and focus on achieving goals to complete deliverables efficiently, on-time, and under budget.
We are currently seeking a Software Engineer - Expert to join our team.
Primary Job Duties
Serve as part of a software development team to deliver automated solutions for standard network services support of a large IT infrastructure project.
Must have hands-on programming and scripting experience in Python with 5 to 7 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years on network automation
Must be a self-starter that can lead complex automation projects and guide junior developers
Experience operating in a CI/CD/DevOps/Agile fast paced environment
Experience in network automation tools Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Experience in Development of automated testing scripts with integration to a CI/CD pipeline with Python PyATS or similar testing framework and Jenkins
Experience in developing data models and understanding of Yang
Exposure to Cisco IOS, IOS XR. NX –OS and Junos operating systems desired
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
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The ideal candidate would also have IT project management experience, and be familiar with Scrum, Lean, Agile and DevOps
Job Requirements
· Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly U.S. Government Security is required.
· 11 years' relevant work experience plus a bachelor’s degree
· Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
· Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships.
· Ability to prioritize, demonstrated strong organizational skills, and ability to meet or exceed deadlines.
Physical Demands: Position will require frequent sitting, standing, and/or mobility within an office setting. Employee must be able to use hands to complete work at a workstation/computer, be able to reach, type and manipulate with hands, fingers, and arms; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; talk, see and hear.
Work Environment: Work is performed on client site in a professional office environment with moderate stress and noise levels. Position requires employee to effectively use a computer, potentially for long periods of time, and to accommodate potentially frequent interruptions. Candidate should be both customer-focused and present a team approach to overall work.
Schedule: Business core hours are Monday through Friday, 0830AM -1430PM. Standard work hours may vary for this position based upon contract requirements. Position will be located onsite at a customer facility.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): KDA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, KDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in the hiring process. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by email hr@kda-consulting.com. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, KDA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.
EEOC: KDA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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At KDA Consulting, we are on the lookout for a Software Engineer - Expert to join our vibrant team! As a disabled veteran, woman-owned certified disadvantaged small business, we take pride in our commitment to delivering top-notch IT solutions for National Defense and Intelligence challenges. In this role, you will be interacting with a diverse group of professionals and using your extensive knowledge of programming and scripting in Python to develop automated solutions that support our large IT infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in leading complex automation projects, guiding junior developers, and contributing to our agile, fast-paced environment. Your hands-on experience with network automation tools such as Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator will shine, and your ability to create automated testing scripts integrated with CI/CD pipelines will showcase your expertise. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you will collaborate to meet goals efficiently, all while working in a professional office setting with a client-focused approach. If you have the required active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly clearance and possess the knack for effective communication and relationship building, we would love to hear from you! Join KDA Consulting, where your skills will make a significant impact, and together we will tackle exciting challenges head-on.
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