Software Developer

Location

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (onsite)

Band 8

Duration

12 months +

Software development depth with solid experience in programming languages like C/C++ or Python.

Summary

Having a deep knowledge of the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), including its technical details like its 128-bit address structure, how it addresses the issue of IPv4 address depletion, its header format, routing mechanisms, auto-configuration capabilities, and the key benefits it offers over IPv4, such as a vastly expanded address space, improved security features, and efficient network management for a growing number of connected devices.

Basic requirements

Software development experience (Minimum of 3 years)

Understanding of TCP/IP layer 3 networking protocols including

IPv6, IPv4, ICMP, TLS, IPSec. C/C++ (or similar procedural programming languages).

Preferred skills

Experience developing TCP/IP networking code, especially at the stack level.

Deep knowledge of the IPv6 protocol, including its header format, routing mechanisms and auto-configuration capabilities.

Familiarity with reading and interpreting IETF RFCs and other standards specifications documents.

Experience developing software on z/OS, particularly with IBM Z proprietary languages