Job Description

Software Developer (Professional Services Team)

Overview

We are looking for a skilled

Software Developer

to join our client's Professional Services team. You'll be part of a global group of engineers focused on developing high-quality, reliable software that helps enterprise customers and internal teams achieve their goals and solve complex, real-world challenges.As a Software Developer in the Professional Services team, you will:

Develop innovative frameworks and solutions that enhance network automation capabilities. Design and implement software customizations to support advanced network deployment and operations. Build internal efficiency tools to streamline processes for both customers and internal teams. Collaborate across teams to ensure software reliability, scalability, and performance. Contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle, from design to testing and deployment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) At least 3 years of professional software development experience Proficiency in Python, Golang, or Rust Strong experience with version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, GoMock) Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems Experience working with Unix or Linux environments Solid problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team Willingness to continuously learn and leverage AI tools to enhance productivity

Preferred Experience:

Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins) Familiarity with cloud-based web applications (especially GCP) Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform) Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible) Exposure to network management tools such as Nautobot or Netbox Background in data center networking, management, and orchestration Experience developing API integrations and third-party software integrations Prior customer-facing experience is a plus

About Us:

Saddleback Solutions offer Consultancy and Professional Services to our Partners and Clients. We partner Palo Alto Networks, Juniper Networks and Arista worldwide, and we indirectly Partner AWS, so there are always lots of varying opportunities that come up.

We have long standing and close relationships with our consultants and our partners so we can represent you fully. We offer free training for all our consultants should they wish to expand their knowledge and profiles while with us.

We have an education services arm also, so our consultants once qualified can also offer their services running workshops or bootcamps between projects or even full time.

We will support you the best way we know how.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Remote