Principal Systems Integration Developer

Job description

Making a difference and driving positive change is what we do every day at Rapid Circle.

Our Cloud Pioneers help our clients in their digital transformation.

Are you someone who goes for constant, positive change?

Then this vacancy is for you!

As a Cloud Pioneer at Rapid Circle, you will work with our customers on different projects.

For example, making impact in the healthcare sector, by making research data safely available.

But also, awesome projects in the manufacturing or energy market make this job very challenging.

At Rapid Circle we are curious and are constantly improving our expertise to help customers find their way in a rapidly changing world.

We share our knowledge and discover new ways to learn.

Rapid Circle is growing rapidly and are therefore looking for the right person for the role.

You will be given lots of freedom to develop personally.

We also have a lot of in-house knowledge (MVPs) within the Netherlands, Australia, and India.

By working closely with your (international) colleagues, you can continue to challenge yourself and create your own growth path.

Freedom, entrepreneurship, and development are key at Rapid Circle, so also in the role of an Automation Senior Developer.

Job Description: Connectivity Automation Senior Developer

We are seeking an experienced Connectivity Automation Developer with deep expertise in systems integration and network automation to join a dynamic global IT team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and building advanced automations for our critical network connectivity infrastructure.

You will be integrating various platforms such as Ansible, ServiceNow, GitHub, and SolarWinds, while also working on network standardization through YANG modelling.

Python programming is a required skill.

If you are passionate about optimizing complex workflows and building scalable systems, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the automation landscape of a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end automation solutions to integrate disparate systems, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows for connectivity operations.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide scalable integration solutions using Ansible, ServiceNow, GitHub, and other platforms.
  
  
• Create and maintain robust API-based integrations.
  
  
• Develop and write Python scripts and logic within Ansible playbooks for network orchestration.
  
  
• Standardize and document network configurations using YANG modelling for network devices, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  
  
• Test, troubleshoot, and resolve system integration and workflow issues, ensuring high levels of performance, security, and reliability.
  
  
• Continuously monitor and analyze the efficiency of integrated solutions, proposing and implementing improvements.
  
  
• Participate in regular review sessions with IT peers to discuss best practices, new technologies, and potential optimizations.
  
  
• Offer training and support to other IT team members on integrated systems and platforms.
  
  
• Work effectively within an agile environment.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Have):

• 5+ Years of experience in each of the following:
• Automation & Orchestration: Advanced expertise in writing and managing Ansible Playbooks.
  
  
• Programming/Scripting: Proficient in Python and Ansible.
  
  
• IT Service Management & CMDB: Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or a similar enterprise CMDB platform.
  
  
• Version Control: Proficiency with GitHub or similar systems.
  
  
• Network Modelling: Strong experience with YANG data modelling.
  
  
• APIs: Proven experience with RESTCONF & NETCONF APIs and data encoding (XML, JSON).
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience (Good-to-Have):

• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Azure, AWS, or Azure CI/CD pipelines.
  
  
• Operating Systems: Proficiency with Linux.
  
  
• Other Technologies: Familiarity with Apache, MySQL, GIT, OpenAPI, and Template Engines like Jinja2.
  
  

Special Challenges:

• Designing integrations for complex systems and ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
  
  
• Staying updated with the rapid evolution of tools and technologies.
  
  
• Designing solutions that are scalable to meet future organizational growth.
  
  
• Ensuring data integrity and security across all integrated platforms.
  
  
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  
  
• Performance optimization and continuous improvement of automated workflows.
  
  
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation and providing team training.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8- 10 years in a relevant IT field.
  
  
• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  
• Background: A background in IT service delivery (ITIL certification is a plus).
  
  
• Technical Acumen: Proven ability to bridge technical specifications and business concepts.
  
  
• Networking Knowledge: Proficient understanding of WAN, LAN, Wireless LAN, IP management, DNS, and DHCP.
  
  
• Certifications: Network certifications like Cisco DevNet Professional or CCNP are preferred.
  
  
• Language: Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations