Senior Network Automation Engineer (EU)
Job description
Senior software engineer role at Megaport focused on enhancing and scaling the Perl-based network automation systems and internal toolset, building secure RESTful APIs, and providing technical leadership to small teams.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Contribute to enhancing the existing Perl code base powering network automation systems and internal toolset
- Implement new code using a modular approach with automated testing and reporting on code coverage
- Identify and reduce technical debt, improve performance and reliability, and participate in scaling decisions across the platform
- Build and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs, ensuring adherence to API standards, versioning practices, and monitoring instrumentation
- Play a key role in the release process by writing reliable tests, reviewing code rigorously, and contributing to CI/CD pipeline improvements
- Support the growth of junior engineers through pairing, thoughtful code reviews, and informal coaching
- Promote sound design principles and foster a culture of continuous technical learning
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of software development experience using Perl and frameworks like Mojolicious
- Experience working with relational databases using SQL (preferably PostgreSQL)
- Working knowledge of using distributed datastores and NoSQL (Cassandra or similar)
- Proven experience building backend services and tools within web application ecosystems
- Ability to act as a technical lead for small projects (typically up to 4 developers), offering architectural and design guidance
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Sharp logical reasoning skills and a habit of asking the right questions, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and succinctly
- Determined to automate as much as possible so you can focus on the bigger picture
- An ability to reason logically, question appropriately and present technical information clearly and concisely
- Experience maintaining scalable versioned, secure REST APIs
- Experience with networking concepts such as IP routing and MPLS
Benefits
Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely
- Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
- Generous leave plans – including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
- Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
- Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
- Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award
How to get hired
- 1Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited to attend an interview
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About Megaport
The global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS)
Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS) and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. Publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 600 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.
Key facts
- over 600 people
- Brisbane
- Network as a Service (NaaS)
- Publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange
- Partnered with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more
- Over 600 employees across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas
- Remote-first culture with coworking options
Partners & customers
What they value
- Collaboration beats hierarchy
- Curiosity fuels our growth
- Everyone's voice matters
- We take our work seriously, but not ourselves
- Trust each other to get things done
- Never compromise our values for commercial gain
- Customers at the center of everything we do