Senior Architect

Hybrid 4 days in Office 1 WFH Day in Englewood, CO

Our client seeks a senior architect to design command and control plane applications that activate and manage CPEs across DOCSIS and Fiber networks. The role requires expertise in DHCP, TFTP, TR-069/TR-369, and integration with CMTS/OLT systems. The architect will define APIs, workflow orchestration, and operational dashboards while ensuring robust provisioning, configuration delivery, firmware management, and lifecycle operations for large-scale environments.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

JN -072026-107688

• Design command and control plane software for DOCSIS and Fiber systems, including DHCP provisioning, TFTP configuration delivery, TR-069/TR-369 device management, and firmware upgrade orchestration.
• Integrate control plane services with DOCSIS systems including CMTS/OLT and cable modem configurations for DOCSIS/DPoE.
• Develop APIs and interfaces for control plane systems and operational dashboards, including RESTful APIs and SOAP-based interfaces.
• Design and develop API layers to front-end DHCP, datastore, and TFTP applications across multiple footprints for unified access and management.
• Design and implement workflow orchestration for device activation and management using BPMN or similar workflow engines.
• Troubleshoot and debug control plane software issues across DHCP, TFTP, and TR-069 workflows. Resolve defects and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with network operations, engineering, and product management to ensure control plane systems meet business requirements.

• 8+ years of software development experience with 5+ years in network management or device provisioning systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Rust, or C/C++.
• 3+ years with DOCSIS technology, including CMTS and cable modem configurations.
• Deep knowledge of DHCP, TFTP, SNMP, and TR-069/TR-369 (CWMP/USP). Hands-on experience with DHCP/TFTP applications preferred.
• Strong understanding of IPv6 addressing, DHCPv6, and dual-stack implementations in cable networks.
• Proficiency in API design and development for REST and SOAP, including multi-footprint API layers.
• Experience with workflow orchestration and BPMN or similar engines.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Proven experience with CPE provisioning, activation, and firmware management systems.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices, including GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

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