Experienced in designing user interface(UI) and applying data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented concepts to solve challenging problems• Experience working with ODL, REST, RESTCONF and RPC services and other client/server models• Building and delivering mission critical, 24x7 production quality software systems• Transforming the monolithic software systems into micro service-oriented software systems• Experience in Linux environments with Linux automation scripting and/ or software development (Ansible, Python, Bash)• Experience with Linux networking & virtualization environments/technologies (KVM, containers) and container scheduling/management platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)• Open Source tools development, implementation, and/or collaboration experience• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to analyze and implement enhancements to existing applications/code• Strong written & verbal communication skills DESIRED SKILLS: • Experience using source code tracking and version control systems (Stash/GIT/GitLab)• Experience in an agile development environment as part of a team of engineers, developers and testers• Experienced in integrating and developing messaging infrastructures (kafka, thrift, proto-buf)• Experience with open source logging and reporting solutions (Logstash, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Grafana, Splunk)• Database development experience (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, SQL/NoSQL)• Open API (REST/RESTCONF/NETCONF) and data modeling (YANG) verification and development• New technology validation, prototyping and integration experience• Multi-vendor system integration experience• Developing applications using microservice architecture• High Availability and distributed software architecture development & design• ODL (Open-Day-Light) controller internals and experience in developing ODL applications• Understanding of SDN architecture and technology (control plane, data plane, management plane, orchestration, etc.) EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: • BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline/experience. Hybrid Role: Can work from any major VZ hub Preferred; San Jose, CA, Richardson, TX, Irving, TX, Basking Ridge, NJ, Bedminster, NJ, and Branchburg, NJ JOB DESCRIPTION: • The SDN Planning group under Verizon Network Technology and Planning organization is looking for a self-motivated and innovative thinking senior software engineering consultant in support of Verizon SDN architecture and technology development and deployment.