When you join Verizon Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here. What you'll be doing This position requires an outstanding Development Engineer lead to support Automation transformation within Systems & Maintenance Engineering. You will play a key role in identifying areas of improvement in Network Engineering processes, and tools, collaborate with DevOps tool-chain Framework team, architect automation solutions, investigate cutting-edge technologies that will help bring value and elevate Lab certification process. You will interact with network platform Subject Matter Experts, Business Architects, Operations teams, Project managers, and vendors to implement unique solutions for complex problems and employ SAFe and DevOps techniques into the ME automation development process. As a DevOps automation engineer you will have a key role in automating testing solutions for critical network initiatives within the Wireline Maintenance Engineering organization. Participating in meeting with Key stakeholders and drive ME Automation with partnering organizations. Independently leading multiple projects and develop network automation using Python and integrate scripts for a full CI/CD execution. Acting as a subject matter expert on automation & help architect network testing solutions through code development and scripting. Working with SMEs from peer organizations to bring resolution to open issues in a timely fashion. Partnering with application owners and vendors to ensure Development standards as defined by Framework teams are met. In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager What we're looking for Must be a current participant of the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program or of the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program Cohort 1-2023. What we're looking for Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience. Four or more years of relevant work experience. Willingness to travel. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Four or more years of SDLC experience including systems analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Experience as a lead automation engineer managing large/ complex programs/ projects. Development experience using Java, Python, Ruby programming language. Experience with DevOps tools such as Jira/ Confluence/ Jenkins/ GIT/ ROBOT/ Selenium WebDriver. Experience in test architecture, automation scripting with ability to design, build, test and deploy end to end solution for complex applications on different browsers and operating systems. Network Security experience. Outstanding communication, analytical skills and ability to function in a globally diversified work environment. Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience in Test data Management, Configuration Management, Data Analytics tool. Solid Teamwork and collaboration skills with proven ability to innovate. Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.