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Enterprise Technology – Core Networking team at the University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX). Full‑time, exempt position. 40 hours per week, start immediately, expected to continue until July 31, 2029. Pay range: $120,000+ depending on qualifications.

• Lead the design and development of network management software and automation tools that support Core and Edge Networking teams and other major stakeholders.
• Evaluate and apply new technologies to improve the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of network automation tools.
• Deliver technical demonstrations, user training, and documentation to ensure successful adoption of newly developed tools.
• Provide software development support for existing network management platforms, including web API/UI and backend processes.
• Triage customer‑reported issues and feature requests by analyzing, debugging, and refactoring complex or legacy code bases.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce technical debt and increase system reliability.
• Install, configure, and maintain software packages on servers required for development and automation efforts.
• Collaborate with server and security teams to ensure server environments align with operational standards and security requirements.
• Mentor junior developers and student employees by providing technical guidance and assisting with task planning.
• Promote consistent development standards, documentation practices, and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or officially recognized asylee.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficient in software development on Linux platform.
• 5+ years of experience with front‑end web development (Perl CGI, JavaScript, CSS, HTML).
• 5+ years of experience with middleware development for systems integration (Python, Perl, Java).
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and databases.
• Must be subject to a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the required level.

• Development experience using the LAMP stack.
• Experience with Angular.
• Experience building services on Linux platforms (Debian/Ubuntu/RedHat), virtualization, and containerization.
• Working knowledge of network technologies and communications protocols.
• Working knowledge of network automation platforms such as Ansible.
• Experience with Retro packet architecture.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (defined benefit retirement plan).
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax‑sheltered annuity 403(b) and deferred compensation 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Training and conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Athletic ticket discounts.
• Access to UT Austin libraries and museums.
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card.

Standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard and manual dexterity (e.g., mouse). Work shift Monday–Friday, 8a.m.–5p.m., with occasional work outside standard hours for maintenance or incident response. Hours over 40 per week accrue compensatory time. The role includes 24×7 escalation and requires being reachable when not on PTO.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.