Senior Software Engineer - Python Developer

Engineer Sr Software

Python Developer

We are looking for a Python Developer with experience in OSS/BSS automation, OpenAPI, system integration, and Apache Kafka to join our team in the telecommunications domain. The ideal candidate will work on developing automation solutions for Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS), ensuring seamless integration between network services, business processes, and real-time data pipelines.

As part of this role, you will build event-driven architectures, automate workflows, and optimize API integrations within telecom networks, enabling efficient service provisioning, monitoring, and customer management.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

•    Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for OSS/BSS operations using Python.
•    Design and integrate OpenAPI-compliant RESTful APIs to connect telecom network elements, business applications, and external systems.
•    Work with Apache Kafka to handle real-time event streaming and messaging between telecom platforms.
•    Implement and support telecom OSS/BSS automation for service provisioning, network management, and billing systems.
•    Develop event-driven microservices for seamless communication between OSS/BSS and network elements.
•    Automate data processing pipelines for real-time monitoring and analytics of telecom operations.
•    Ensure API security, scalability, and high availability using industry best practices.
•    Collaborate with network engineers, DevOps, and software architects to enhance automation workflows.
•    Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues between telecom OSS/BSS systems and third-party applications.
•    Stay updated on emerging telecom automation technologies and best practices in OSS/BSS solutions.

    
Requirements
Academic Qualifications    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology or a related field.
 

Experience
    •    5+ years of experience in Python development with a focus on automation, APIs, and integration.
•    Strong experience with OSS/BSS platforms (e.g., Amdocs, Netcracker, Ericsson, Open-source OSS/BSS).
•    Proficiency in OpenAPI (Swagger) for API development and documentation.
•    Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Topics, Schemas, Streaming).
•    Knowledge of telecom network architecture, service orchestration, and business processes.
•    Experience with API integration using REST, gRPC, WebSockets.
•    Understanding of microservices, event-driven architectures, and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT).
•    Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
•    Familiarity with cloud-based telecom solutions, virtualization, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
•    Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and API security best practices.
•    Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

•    Bilingual (English and Portuguese)

Skills / Competencies
    •    Hands-on experience with OSS/BSS process automation (e.g., zero-touch provisioning, network monitoring automation).
•    Exposure to TM Forum standards (eTOM, SID, Open APIs).
•    Experience with Kafka Streams, Flink, or Spark Streaming for real-time data processing.
•    Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
•    Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).

Working at Speedcast:

At Speedcast, we want people that like adventure. Who are motivated by work that takes uncommon ingenuity and thinking outside the box. Who relish the idea of working in an industry undergoing massive transformation. If you want to be part of a global team responsible for connecting the world, then you’re in the right place.

We're always pushing forward, never standing still. When people rely on you and your team to stay connected, it brings everyone closer together. We’re united by the adrenaline of high-stakes projects and our love of getting the job done right. You will experiment, learn and grow here, right alongside us, every single day.

Find great opportunities to make an impact. We have a "one team, one dream" mentality. We work together to make great things happen. Working at Speedcast isn't just a job, it's a career that you can take to new levels.

Top reasons why people love working at Speedcast:

• Our global presence– you get to work with clients and colleagues all over the world, in every continent

• Talented teammates– your co-workers are the best and brightest in the industry

• Industry leadership– be part of the latest advancements shaping the future of communications

• Ability to develop skills– work across departments to gain new skills and valuable experience

• Choose your environment– we have an environment to fit your temperament. Choose between a traditional desk job or work in the field.

• Grow your career- Guide your career in the direction you want. Gain new titles and responsibilities through our internal promotion system.

• Work on diverse projects– every day is different with our customers from a range of industries around the world

Speedcast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available by visiting the below link:

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