Software Development Engineer II

Job Title: Software Development Engineer II 

Department: Product Engineering

Reports to: Manager of Product Engineering 

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

Company Overview:

Itential provides powerful network automation software to companies worldwide, from Fortune 500 telecommunications and financial services companies to enterprises of all sizes. We are committed to building world-class products that enable and accelerate the move toward software-driven networks and next generation, agile network operations. Our corporate headquarters are in Atlanta with offices in the UK and Latin America, and we are growing fast

Job Description:

Itential is looking for a proficient and enthusiastic Software Development Engineer II to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions that improve the products and services impacting customers across the globe. You will have the opportunity to work on complex projects and collaborate with diverse teams, contributing to the development of high-quality software systems.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Develop, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable software applications.
•     Design solutions with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
•     Collaborate with engineering teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.
•     Independently handle components of software projects; from conceptualization to implementation.
•     Conduct code and design reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge among peers.
•     Continuously improve existing systems and processes through automation and code optimization.
•     Stay updated with emerging technologies and apply them to improve operations and efficiency.

Location: Candidates able to regularly work in the Atlanta office are preferred. Remote applicants within the U.S. will be considered. 

Benefits and Perks:

• 401(k) plan.
• Fully stocked soda fridges and snack pantries.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flex work time.
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities.

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This is a direct hire position. No third parties, recruiters, or staffing firms accepted. No S-Corp or Corp-to-Corp.

Itential provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python or Go.
• Experience in using Python to create network automation solutions.
• Experience writing Ansible playbooks, roles and modules for network automation tasks. 
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.
• Experience with software development tools and practices in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related area.
• Experience in building applications using AWS or similar cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in a modern programming language such as React, , Typescript or Go. 
• Previous experience working in an Agile environment, participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated success in delivering software with high quality and ability to operate independently.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes.