Automation Specialist

Our Digital & Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind – to connect Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Collectively, we’re proud to support 30 million Canadians each month.

We manage a robust portfolio that champions the leading edge of technology and media. We drive projects that expand connectivity to underserved communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast; build and enhance our fixed broadband network to provide high-speed Internet, TV and Smart Home Monitoring; and support our world class wireless network, offering our customers Canada’s largest and most reliable 5G network. As the Digital & Technology team, we are building our tomorrow, today.

Come play a key role in building the future of innovation in Canada, Let’s make your possible.

Do you enjoy working on high-scale, complex, and high visibility projects and programs?  If yes, consider the following opportunity:

The Network Automation team is the heart of the Network Operations, leading the enterprise in the evolution of event driven automation. This rewarding role allows the opportunity to work with talented specialists across all network platforms and systems, with the goal of achieving the most advanced Network Operations in the industry.

Here's the impact you will make and what we will accomplish together.

You relish the challenge of introducing disruptive technology. You believe that paving the way for automation will change daily routines and improve Customer Experience. You have a passion for DevOps and you are excited to execute and share wins with those around you. Please note that background checks are required as a condition of employment.

What you will be doing:

• Design and implement automations across Operations using combination of in house and open source development tools
• Work with a multi-functional team of subject matter experts (SMEs), business analysts and platform engineers, in an Agile delivery model to:
• Develop network automation, network tools/scripts and web front end interface for users
• Develop and integrate various databases for tracking and interfacing with other systems/tools
• Research and recommend NSS/OSS tool requirements to support the new platforms
• Manage the day-today operations of production equipment
• Identify new automation opportunities based on data driven analysis
• Liaise with other Engineering teams for ongoing projects and roadmap planning
• Participate in the development, validation, and deployment of AI/ML models
• Perform data analysis to uncover insights from network analytics for designing and developing of actionable performance metrics, alerts and dashboards

What you have:

• Experience in object-oriented programming (i.e. Java) and/or scripting (i.e. Python/Perl/Robot Framework)
• Experience in web design (i.e. HTML or Javascript) with basic knowledge of databases (i.e. SQL or Oracle)
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices
• 5 years of experience in a network operations or software development role
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to drive software development solutions
• Experience with Machine/Deep Learning algorithms
• Experience with Data Visualization and Business Intelligence tools (e.g. PowerBI)
• Experience with Big Data systems and processing (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop and Public Cloud technologies
• Experience in telecommunications environment  
• Experience with event management system (Netcool,etc) or incident management system (Remedy/SNOW,etc)
• Understanding of networking concepts and Basic understanding of APIs
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with solid ability to identify and correct defects
• CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or similar networking certification will be an asset

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Schedule: Full time