Software Engineer 4 - Data Engineer

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

The Engineering Technologies team at Juniper Networks plays a critical role in supporting the company’s product development, testing, and release activities. This team is responsible for developing tools, reports, and dashboards to enhance Juniper's product development lifecycle and meet business telemetry needs.

Role Overview

As a member of the Decision Support Analytics (DSA) team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines, data warehouses, and machine learning (ML) models. Your work will involve analyzing and visualizing data, publishing dashboards or data models, and contributing to the development of web services for Engineering Technologies portals and applications. This role requires strong coding abilities, presentation skills, and expertise in big data infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end data generation processes, troubleshooting data/reporting issues, and recommending optimal data solutions. A keen attention to detail and proficiency with tools like Tableau and other data analysis platforms are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and understand business workflows.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and ensure high-quality data flow and integrity.
• Use advanced coding skills in languages such as SQL, Python, Java, or Scala to address business needs.
• Leverage statistical methods to analyze data, generate actionable insights, and produce business reports.
• Design meaningful visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Implement or upgrade data analysis tools and assist in strategic decisions regarding new systems.
• Build frameworks and automation tools to streamline data consumption and understanding.
• Train end-users on new dashboards, reports, or tools.
• Provide hands-on support for internal customers across various teams.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and security standards.

Technical Skills

In addition to the listed skills, candidates should have expertise in the following:

• Data Engineering Tools & Frameworks:
  • ETL tools such as Wherescape, Apache Airflow, or Azure Data Factory.
  • Big Data technologies like Hadoop, Apache Spark, or Kafka.
• Cloud Platforms:
  • Proficiency in cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform for storage, computing, and analytics.
• Databases:
  • Experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Data Modeling & Architecture:
  • Expertise in designing schemas for analytical use cases and optimizing storage mechanisms.
• Machine Learning & Automation:
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) for building predictive models.
• Scripting & Automation:
  • Advanced scripting for automation using Python/Scala/Java.
• APIs & Web Services:
  • Building RESTful APIs for seamless integration with internal/external systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record of working with large datasets in fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering technologies and analytics while driving impactful decisions at Juniper Networks.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT JUNIPER

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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