Sr. Network Engineer (New Solutions)

Company: Frontier Communications
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Summary of Position Describe the principal purpose and any unique characteristics of the job:Department: NPM Solutions Development NPM NSSReports to: Director - Network EngineeringThis position will drive the implementation of new solutions in GIS Spatial Analytics applications for use within Frontier Communication. This position's primary responsibility will be to serve as a key engineer in creating new tools and processes - the common core-assets and promote their utilization across different teams within the organization. An ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge in the tool and applications used in the GIS spatial analytics areas and possess in-depth knowledge in designing and implementing Data warehouse and Business Intelligence systems for a large corporation. Must know all aspects of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Experience working with Agile teams (SCRUM, Kanban) is a big plus. Database and web-based application development using some of these languages and platforms- Java, C#, C/C++, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, REST web services, Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle, skills in Apache or IIS web server administration and others. Expert level understanding of working on some of the GIS tools - FME, ESRI, Google map APIs, etc.The person will be required to collaborate with several teams, including vendors, regional engineers, and planning groups, to understand business requirements and provide fitting solutions to resolving business needs in Network Performance Monitoring, Capacity Management, and Capacity planning. Must be well organized, self-motivated, and have strong communication skills. The person will be expected to develop the documentation, propose action items, and present ideas to the supervisor and other teams given high-level direction. Lead and organize meetings with clear agenda items.The ideal candidate would also have a Telecommunications network background, more than 5 years of relevant experience, and a technical degree: strong analytics and development skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)List the major job responsibilities in order of importance for which this job is held accountable.% of timeResponsibilities50%Majority of the time is expected to be spent on leading architecture and design activities towards the development of new tools and processes for the NPM group25%Develop new tools and processes (core assets) and promote them among the other Frontier Communications teams.15%Supports Network Operations, Engineering, and other groups as needed. Supports regional teams in process enhancement, systems troubles, and troubleshooting.10%Provide technical leadership guidance to other members of the NPM group.Job Requirements Job requirements should include all the necessary qualifications to perform the full job.Kind and length of experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience.

• This position requires knowledge of statistics, business principles, GIS Spatial Analytics, telecommunications, and database principles. It also requires organizational skills, ability to multi-task, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence systems and tools ETL, APIs, Developing new interface, Enterprise bus, docker, microservices.
• Will design and develop commons tools to retrieve, analyze, and normalize complex data sets, such as network performance data
• Build APIs and common interfaces that permit easy access to these data sets.
• Take an active role in systems, data integration, and database administration.
• Design and develop tools and standard methodologies needed for spatial analytics and reporting.
• Parts of the tools and work would include - Data warehouse, Business Intelligence, ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) type of development activities.
• Developing dashboards for senior management with Network Performance data and project information
• Thorough understanding of various aspects of a full Software Development Life Cycle - SDLC. Experience with working on Agile (SCRUM, KANBAN) teams.
• Knowledge of data and/or voice networks, network equipment, and analysis tools required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in coding. (JavaScript, HTML, Node.js, Angular.js, NoSQL, SOAP and RESTful services, Perl, UNIX shell, Expect/TCL, Python, SQL)
• Knowledge of database scripting and knowledge in coding. (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL and/or MS Access, SQL server . . . others)
• Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritizing multiple projects, issues, and tasks with minimal direction.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by leveraging on-line technical resources, attending conferences, establishing personal and professional relationships, attending formal training classes, and pursuing certifications and self-training where appropriate.
  • Some travel may be required.Special Skills (e.g., strong organizational skills, proficiency on specific software):
    • Education, certification, and/or license requirements: Bachelor's in computer science, Math, or equivalent working experience (3-5 years of relevant experience) demonstrating the job's skills.
    • Physical Requirements (e., extended periods of sitting, bending, stooping, standing, walking or driving; frequency of lifting or carrying heavy objects - specify required weight; required communication skills - verbal/auditory): N/A
    • Environmental Factors (g., ability to work in extreme heat/cold, ability to work at heights over 15 feet, ability to work 3rd shift, ability to work weekends/on-call): N/ADecision Making Identify the types of decisions that this job can make on its own and those that must be referred to a higher level of management.
      • What typical decisions does this job have complete authority for making? Recommendations for Network Optimization
      • What typical decisions must be referred to others for approval? To who does this job refer these decisions? Any decision/implementation that requires capital is referred to the manager and regional managers for review and implementation.

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