Network Management Platform, Team Lead

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain internal network management and observability applications using Python and modern full stack development practices
• Build tools and dashboards focused on network telemetry, monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility
• Collaborate directly with Network Engineering and Network Operations teams to identify operational pain points and translate them into scalable software solutions
• Develop integrations with network devices, APIs, telemetry platforms, and monitoring systems
• Support automation initiatives that improve troubleshooting, reporting, and operational workflows
• Own architectural decisions and technical direction for the network management platform and related systems
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers—including code reviews, technical coaching, hiring, and performance feedback
• Own the platform roadmap and backlog in partnership with Network Engineering, Network Operations, and Product—balancing new capability, operational reliability, and technical debt
• Establish engineering standards and best practices for code quality, testing, observability, and CI/CD across the platform
• Assist in troubleshooting complex issues involving networking systems, monitoring pipelines, and application performance
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practices for both development and operational processes

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience working in a telecommunications, ISP, or carrier network environment
• Familiarity with BGP and other routing protocols
• Experience with network automation frameworks and APIs
• Exposure to telemetry technologies such as SNMP, streaming telemetry, NetFlow, gNMI, or similar tools
• Knowledge of Linux environments, containers, or cloudnative development practices
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies
• Experience building full stack applications and APIs
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including routing, switching, TCP/IP, and common network protocols
• Comfortable adopting AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to bridge the gap between operational networking needs and software development solutions
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team of engineers, with demonstrated ownership of a technical platform end-to-end

Education and Experience

• 7+ years of software development experience with Python
• 2+ years of handson networking experience in an enterprise, service provider, or network operations environment
• 2+ years of experience as a tech lead, team lead, or engineering manager, with direct responsibility for mentoring engineers and owning a platform’s technical direction

What We Offer

• Healthcare
• Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays