Principal Network Developer

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
Salary
$102,300–$209,500 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $156k
$86k most similar roles pay here $250k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $149,300–$201,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Principal Network Developer

The Principal Network Developer joins a technical team to design and develop advanced network systems for scalable enterprise, data center, and cloud-based environments. This role involves building automation framework modules to support testing, operations, and service reliability while automating high-impact tasks and developing proactive monitoring systems. The candidate will create advanced test strategies, manage infrastructure pipelines, and provide technical guidance on network requirements and design decisions. Key responsibilities include performing root cause analysis, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting performance analysis for scalability improvements. To succeed, the individual must possess expertise in Python, automation, Border Gateway Protocol routing, networking fundamentals, and data center or network site design. The role focuses on solving complex infrastructure challenges by ensuring system integrity, managing vendor collaborations, and maintaining high standards for network health and reliability across diverse environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop advanced network systems for scalable enterprise, data center, and cloud-based environments.
  • Build automation modules and scripts to automate high-impact tasks and improve operational efficiency.
  • Develop telemetry tools, dashboards, and alerting systems to monitor network health and detect anomalies.
  • Create advanced test strategies and reusable cases to ensure system reliability and compliance.
  • Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis (RCA) and documentation for technical escalations.
  • Analyze network performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and forecast infrastructure needs for growth.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as a subject matter expert.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 6 to 10+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Python is required.
  • Expertise in automation is required.
  • Knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing is required.
  • Experience with data center or network site design is required.
  • Mastery of networking fundamentals is required.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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