A.C. Coy

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Overview Location: Can be Hybrid OR Remote; Office located in Downtown Pittsburgh (free parking) Job Type: Full time Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card A.C.Coy is currently seeking candidates for a Platform Development Team Lead role. This individual will lead the development of a next-generation network monitoring application that combine will utilize Python to create real-time dashboards providing comprehensive network visibility. Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of full stack Python experience, including strong expertise in Monitoring and Observability, as well as deep knowledge of networking and network operations and a track record of leading successful software development projects. This stable, growing company offers an attractive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan. Remote employees will work EST hours and travel to the Pittsburgh office occasionally. (with expenses paid) Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain internal network management and observability applications using Python and modern full stack development practices Build tools and dashboards focused on network telemetry, monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility Collaborate directly with Network Engineering and Network Operations teams to identify operational pain points and translate them into scalable software solutions Develop integrations with network devices, APIs, telemetry platforms, and monitoring systems Support automation initiatives that improve troubleshooting, reporting, and operational workflows Own architectural decisions and technical direction for the network management platform and related systems Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers—including code reviews, technical coaching, hiring, and performance feedback Own the platform roadmap and backlog in partnership with Network Engineering, Network Operations, and Product—balancing new capability, operational reliability, and technical debt Establish engineering standards and best practices for code quality, testing, observability, and CI/CD across the platform Assist in troubleshooting complex issues involving networking systems, monitoring pipelines, and application performance Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practices for both development and operational processes Qualifications Required: 7+ years of software development experience utilizing Python Proficiency with the monitoring and observability features within Python 2+ years of hands-on networking experience in an enterprise, service provider, or network operations environment 2+ years of experience as a tech lead, team lead, or engineering manager, with direct responsibility for mentoring engineers and owning a platform’s technical direction Experience building full stack applications and APIs Understanding of networking fundamentals including routing, switching, TCP/IP, and common network protocols Preferred: Networking certifications such as JNCIS, CCNP, or equivalent (JNCIA, Network+, or CCNA acceptable with strong hands-on carrier-network experience) Proven experience building or integrating with network monitoring and observability platforms Ability to design scalable data pipelines for ingestion, normalization, storage, and retrieval of telemetry Experience integrating with infrastructure/network telemetry sources and/or monitoring platforms Strong SDLC discipline: GitHub workflows, CI/CD, automated testing, and operational readiness practices