Imagine having a big hand in helping a team of talented engineers deliver new products and technologies into the enterprise that elevates the success of Cox residential and business customers. As an Enterprise Application Sr. Solution Architect, that's precisely what you'll be doing if you join Cox Communications.
From concept to completion, you'll see our products through every step of their journey, all while partnering with Engineering, Product and Technology stakeholders across the company.
You'll do all of this while working alongside your colleagues at Cox Communications, an industry leader in connecting people to the things they do and love, through products, services, and technology.
What You'll Do
• Partner with teams from engineering, QA, operations, product, and strategy, working together to build best in class monitoring solutions.
• Take part in all phases of Software Development Lifecycle, from requirements gathering, to design, to implementation and UAT, then you'll work your magic with validation and regression testing.
• Provide and contribute to CAD, High-Level Design and Low-Level Design to support project and enhancements.
• Assist with reviewing new and existing network architectures and design fault monitoring solutions that align for future development and integrations.
• The ability to learn and grow leveraging newer technologies such as CI/CD Development pipeline, Cloud, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and applying framework to monitoring solutions that benefit the Enterprise.
• Lead monitoring design reviews and discussions with Project managers, Software team and business stakeholders.
• Perform investigation of monitoring gaps for existing devices on the Cox Network and provide analysis to stakeholders in a timeline manner.
• Contribute to investigating new software technologies and best practices and sharing insight with team members and leaders in the organization.
• Build, Development and Support new fault monitoring applications that assist in faster and easier deployment changes for business stakeholders and Cox customers.
• Perform data analysis, coding, testing, integrating and maintenance of the fault monitoring application.
What's In It for You?
Really good question, and we have some good answers that we hope you like.
• We want you to feel cared for and respected and that starts with Cox's highly competitive pay and other compensation perks (401k + company matching, comprehensive medical benefits, etc.). We also offer Cox discounted services, tuition reimbursement for academic pursuits, adoption assistance, paid time off to volunteer, childcare and eldercare resources, pet insurance and much more.
• Good work should be rewarded, and not just with a healthy paycheck. The Cox culture is one that values people more than technology, so it's our goal to make sure you feel recognized for your contributions. It's also important to work alongside colleagues who "get you." At Cox, you'll find a workplace where relationships are crafted with care and successes are celebrated with high fives. We strive to create an environment where you can do you, and everyone from leadership to new hires can support and feel supported.
• Growth is a good thing, and you'll have opportunities to learn and train so you can sharpen your skills and explore opportunities across the Cox family of businesses that will continue to challenge and empower you. In the future, you may have the opportunity to cultivate customer relationships in other sectors where we operate like cleantech, health care and new forms of transportation mobility.
Who You Are
As you can imagine, this is one of those jobs that requires some special skills. Here are some of the basic requirements that will assure you're on track for this opportunity:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience working in the Telecom or Technology space as a Solution Architect building monitoring tools or similar solutions.
• 4+ years of experience working as a Software Developer in the Technology field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with designing and writing IF Spec for REST/SOAP API Integrations.
• Hand-on experience with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network monitoring systems, preferably IBM Netcool, Open-Source monitoring solutions, and Cloud products such as Kubernetes and Google Anthos.
• Proficient with writing design documents CAD and HLD using internal Wiki tools, and presenting analysis, design assumptions, dependencies, risks, and project scope, with peers, project managers, and other leaders in the organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and manage critical project timelines that require solution design support.
Preferred:
• Proficiency with Data analysis and using SQL.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (Analysis, Design, Build, Test, Deploy)
• Knowledge and understanding of middleware framework components such as SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, etc.
• Ability to research current and latest technology trends and tools within the Enterprise Application/ Fault monitoring space.
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About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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