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Datacom Lead Developer

<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead the team on all technical fronts, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and requirements.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaborate closely with product management and key stakeholders to define system-level requirements and convert them into robust, scalable technical solutions.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide hands-on guidance in low-level programming, including C, Linux kernel development, and real-time operating systems for networking and firewall appliances.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure timely and high-quality delivery across all projects and initiatives.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drive technical excellence through rigorous code reviews, design evaluations, and adherence to secure coding and unit testing best practices.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Optimize system performance, security, and networking functionality.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Offer strong technical leadership and actively mentor software engineers within the team.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Partner with QA, DevOps, and security teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, and conduct security assessments.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Troubleshoot complex technical issues in production environments and support customer escalations as necessary.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proactively identify and resolve technical risks, track dependencies, and ensure smooth execution.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and validation teams.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster effective collaboration.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit solid time-management capabilities to handle multiple priorities efficiently.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><h1>&nbsp;</h1><h1>&nbsp;</h1><h1>Technical Expertise:</h1><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Programming &amp; Scripting: (Must-Have)</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Languages: C, Shell Scripting (Python is a plus).</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Networking &amp; Protocols: (Must-Have 2 from below)</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Layer 2 Protocols: IEEE 802.1X, STP, RSTP, LLDP, VLAN, Redundancy Protocols (MRP,SRM, etc.).</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Layer 3 Protocols: Routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, RIP, ARP, etc.).</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial Protocols: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, DNS, NTP.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Security &amp; Cryptography : (Good to have)</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Security Standards: IPSEC, Secure Boot, Signed Firmware, Certificate Validation, TACACS+, MACsec.</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Crypto Libraries: OpenSSL, mbedTLS, WolfSSL, etc.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management &amp; Debugging: (Must-Have)</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Management Plane: SNMP, CLI, Web-based Network Management.</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Debugging Tools: GDB, Lauterbach.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Testing &amp; Automation: (Good to have)</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Security Testing: Nessus, Achilles, Codenomicon, SilverCreek, OpenVAS.</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Traffic Generators: IXIA, Spirent, Scapy.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Version Control &amp; CI/CD: (Must-Have)</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating Systems &amp; Hardware: (Must-Have at least 1)</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;Linux: Strong command over Linux OS, U-Boot, Linux Kernel.</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;ASICs: Experience with Broadcom, Marvell, or other industry-standard L2/L3 switching</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;ASICs.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certifications (Preferred):</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;PROFINET Certification (v2.41).</div><div>o&nbsp;&nbsp;ENIP Certification (CT16).</div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Good to Have</strong>:</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience in Broadcom FastPath, SDK, MACsec.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial Protocols: MODBUS, IEC61850.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Linux Bring-Up, OpenWRT experience.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interdisciplinary Collaboration with cross-functional teams.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effective Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Team Player: Strong collaboration and problem-solving mindset.</div><div>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Passion for Learning: Genuine interest in continuous learning and knowledge sharing.</div>