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How You Will Contribute:
As a Senior Software Developer within the Blue Planet team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and supporting scalable software solutions tailored for carrier-class networks and cloud environments. This role requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality, modular code that is built to scale and last.
You will:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop high-performing software modules and features.
Write and maintain backend and frontend code with strong emphasis on quality, performance, and maintainability.
Support system design, documentation, and end-to-end development including unit testing and debugging.
Participate in global agile development teams to deliver against project priorities and milestones.
Contribute to the development of telecom inventory management solutions integrated with cloud platforms and advanced network technologies.
The Must Haves:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
2+ years of software development experience.
Backend: Java 11+, Spring (Security, Data, MVC), SpringBoot, J2EE, Maven, JUnit.
Frontend: TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular 2+, HTML, CSS, SVG, Protractor, Jasmine.
Databases: Neo4j (Graph DB), PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB.
Experience with SSO implementations (LDAP, SAML, OAuth2).
Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
Assets:
Experience with ElasticSearch, Camunda/BPMN, Drools, Kafka integration.
Knowledge of RESTful APIs using Spring MVC.
Knowledge in Inventory Management Systems (e.g., Cramer, Granite, Metasolv).
Familiarity with tools like Node.js, Gulp, and build/test automation.
Exposure to telecom/networking technologies such as DWDM/OTN, SONET, MPLS, GPON, FTTH.
Understanding of OSS domains and exposure to telecom network/service topology and device modeling.
Prior experience working in a global, agile development environment.
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