Python Programmer

Employment Opportunity

Python Programmer; Automated Test Tools Developer

The KOHL Group, Inc. (since 1984)

Aug. 15, 2016

Position Title: Python Programmer, Automated Test Tools Developer, Test Plan Developer, Integration Tester, Test Bed Developer
KOHL Position ID: R0012
Domain: Automated Testing of Telecommunications Network technologies – Cisco & ALU/Nokia routers & switches
Arrangement: Expected to be long-term position
Location: Middletown, NJ (selected candidate must work full-time onsite in Middletown, NJ)
Start Date: Immediate

Introduction:

  • We seek a Programmer with at least 1 year of experience in a commercial development environment, with expert level programming/scripting skills in Python (expertise in Django Framework & Java Scripting is highly desirable), to develop and maintain automated testing tools for protocols and feature sets associated with Cisco and Alcatel Lucent/Nokia switches and routers.

Summary of required/desired skills and experience:

  • Expert level programming/scripting experience in Python, Django & Java
  • Desire working experience and understanding of network routing protocols, equipment configuration and network integration and troubleshooting.
  • Desire expertise in MPLS & IP routing protocol (such as BGP, OSPF), layer2 switching/protocols and feature set (HSRP, BFD)
  • Knowledge and experience building automated test tools
  • Desire hands-on experience with Cisco & Alcatel Lucent routers and switches to build test-bed, configure, test and troubleshoot
  • Exposure to router-switch security features (Access-control list, TACACS)
  • Professional level experience in delivering test plan and deployment guidelines document for field test as well as change management
  • Need full-time onsite presence at Middletown, NJ to support multiple IT integration testing and migration scenarios, including maintaining test setup.
  • Desire Cisco professional level certification
  • Provide occasional/planned off hours support on new technology introduction activities, typically overnight network maintenance window activities

 

If you are interested, please email your resume in Word format to Steve Harsanyi at srharsanyi@KOHLGROUP.COM with a brief note mapping your skills and experience to the specific requirements of this job description.

 

THE KOHL GROUP

Since 1984, The KOHL Group has provided technical consulting and resources to Fortune 50 companies in the US and internationally.  For more information on The KOHL Group, please visit our website @ www.kohlgroup.com .