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What you’ll be doing...

We are looking for an outstanding NetDevOps Engineer/ Agile lead with Data Science experience to support Automation transformation within Systems & Network Engineering Organization. You will play a key role in identifying areas of improvement in Network Engineering processes, tools, collaborate with DevOps tool-chain Framework team, architect automation solutions, investigate cutting edge technologies that will help bring value and elevate Lab certification process. You will interact with Business Architects, Subject Matter Experts, Network Analysts, Network Module Leads, Operations team and Project managers to implement unique solutions for complex problems. You will imbibe agile thinking and DevOps techniques into the ME automation development process.

• Leading DevOps automation for critical Network initiatives within Wireline Maintenance Engineering organization.
• Participating in meeting with Key stakeholders and drive ME Automation with partnering organization.
• Independently leading multiple projects and develop network automation using Python and integrate scripts for a full CI/CD execution.
• Implementing DataLake/ Data Science algorithms, Graphs for self healing network.
• Collaborating with Network Engineers/ Operations team to implement Data Analysis tools for AI/ML and Self Healing Network.
• Acting as subject matter expert on automation & help architect solution using Cloud Technology (VCP/ AWS), Virtualized Network Functions,
• Working with SME’s from peer organization to bring resolution to open issues in a timely fashion.
• Partnering with application owners and vendors to ensure Development standards as defined by Framework teams are met.

What we’re looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A degree.
• Five or more years of SDLC experience including systems analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Experience as a lead automation engineer managing large/ complex programs/ projects.
• Four or more years of development experience using Java, Python, Ruby programming language.
• Four or more years hands on experience with DevOps tools such as Jira/ Confluence/ Jenkins/ GIT/ ROBOT/ Selenium WebDriver.
• Two or more years hands on experience implementing Hadoop for DataLake, Build data science algorithms like Regression, Classification and Natural Language Processing for information retrieval, recommendations and predictions using Python/ R.
• Knowledge of end to end product offering and architecture, preferably iEN Provisioning.
• Experience in test architecture, automation scripting with ability to design, build, test and deploy end to end solution for complex applications on different browsers and operating systems.
• Understanding of SDN/ NFV concepts and the ecosystems – SDN Controller, ONF, ETIS NFV, Opendaylight, Openstack, VMWare.
• Experience architecting on AWS and/or AWS Certification.
• Telecom Experience with focus on Provisioning and Network device automaton for code upgrade/ downgrade (Juniper/ Cisco/ Ciena).
• Network Security experience.
• Outstanding communication, analytical skills and ability to function in a globally diversified work environment.
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in creating Machine learning modules utilizing Jupyter Lab and Anaconda environments, research and explore Network data and utilize data science techniques to uncover and visualize patterns.
• Solid Teamwork and collaboration skills with proven ability to innovate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons).