This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Network Tooling. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing, scaling, and automating innovative network tooling infrastructure. Your work will have a significant impact on enhancing operational efficiency and user experience. If you have a passion for optimizing networking technologies and automating tasks, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark. Join our team to drive the future of network solutions and contribute to a dynamic ecosystem. We look forward to your expertise in advancing our network automation efforts.

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain innovative tools to meet evolving business needs.
• Leverage open source automation tools and scripting languages to streamline processes.
• Contribute to solving complex technical problems and automating responses.
• Refactor and consolidate existing tools into a cohesive suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal application performance.
• Own new features through the project lifecycle and ensure timely delivery.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging network technologies and best practices.
• Serve as a technical leader and provide mentorship to fellow developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in software development with various languages.
• Experience with databases such as Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and related technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with network automation and scripting technologies.
• Experienced in building and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of async processing and message bus communications.
• Strong abilities on the Linux command line and experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Proficient at using Git for code management and CI/CD deployment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with remote tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the range of $105,000-150,000 CAD annually.
• Remote work option providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.