Programmer

Programmer - Herndon, VA
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Job Description:

Position Summary:We are looking for a well-rounded professional who thrives on a dynamic and challenging operations environment.​ The Network Management Center is seeking a Developer, Operational Support Systems to contribute to the ongoing development of the NMC’s toolset.​

This position works on maintaining and improving our existing OSS toolset while working with NMC management and other OSS personnel to develop new in-house or integrate 3rd party monitoring applications to help streamline NMC operations.​

Responsibilities: • Contribute to any or all development lifecycle phases including design, coding, implementation, testing, optimization, and ongoing maintenance; • Support of the AboveNet NMC Operational Support Systems platform; • Integrate and deploy AboveNet-developed and 3rd party solutions; • Act as technical point of contact for NMC OSS solution set; • Troubleshoot various issues as escalated; • The individual must comply with departmental and corporate internal controls and all internal controls processes; • The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/​herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity; • Other duties and responsibilities as required.​

Requirements: • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and time-in-field required; • Prefer minimum of two (2) years software development experience in at least two of C, C+​+​, PHP, Perl, or UNIX Shell Scripting; • Experience with Windows and UNIX or UNIX-like operating systems (ie, Solaris, FreeBSD or Red Hat Linux); • Experience with source and change control methodology; • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills in English; • Prefer experience in developing or administering Telecom Operational Support Systems; • UNIX system administration experience (Solaris, FreeBSD, RHEL primarily) a plus; • Prefer knowledge of Network Operations Center environment; • Be generally available to assist during off hour events; • Not a supervisory role; • High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as part of a team; • This position may require working different shifts, weekends and holidays by rotation; • Occasional travel may be necessary.​

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