Software Engineer – Network Reliability Engineering

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Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business.

At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city’s Top 150 Privately Held Companies.

What truly sets us apart is our culture-rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results.

In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services-providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide.

Our culture is built on:

• Ownership - Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.
• Flexibility - A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time.
• Empowerment - Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact.
• Learning and Growth - Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.

Career Development and Global Exposure

At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You’ll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you’ll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive.

If you’re ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment-where long-term stability meets start-up agility-and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Software Engineer for our Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) team to design and build network automation solutions and front-end applications that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and visibility across the enterprise network environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong software development skills with a solid understanding of networking concepts and enjoys building scalable tools that solve infrastructure and operations challenges.

This is a hands-on technical role within a cross-functional engineering team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining software solutions that support network engineering, automation, observability, and operational reliability. The successful candidate will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design to implementation, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain network automation solutions to streamline operational tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve service reliability.
• Build and enhance front-end interfaces, dashboards, and internal platforms that enable engineering and operations teams to use automation tools effectively.
• Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, and other IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Support the design, implementation, and management of automation frameworks that improve network configurability, observability, supportability, and performance.
• Drive engineering initiatives across the full project lifecycle, including research, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and data issues within defined timelines, including support for production environments.
• Develop, support, and maintain software and automation capabilities that improve the productivity of network engineers and operations teams.
• Contribute to the modernization, optimization, and redesign of existing tools and platforms to improve stability, usability, and maintainability.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operational support for automation platforms and related engineering solutions as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of software development experience, preferably in network engineering, infrastructure automation, or a related domain.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals, including design, testing, debugging, version control, and maintenance across the software development lifecycle.
• Experience designing and implementing reliable, scalable, and secure automation systems or internal engineering platforms.
• Hands-on experience building or supporting web-based user interfaces, dashboards, or front-end applications.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network operations workflows.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation frameworks, REST APIs, and integrations with infrastructure or observability platforms.
• Exposure to front-end frameworks and modern web application development practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control workflows, and software delivery practices in enterprise environments.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code, network-as-code, or platform engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of monitoring, telemetry, and reliability engineering practices for enterprise infrastructure.

What is in for you?

This role is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a global team that values people excellence, innovative solutions, and operational excellence. Barry Wehmiller provides a unique environment where you can grow your skills, work on impactful projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. In addition, we are deeply committed to your personal and professional growth, fostering a culture that helps you achieve your full potential.

We offer a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and flexibility. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, influence product decisions, and see your work through-from idea to delivery. Our teams are collaborative, agile, and outcome driven, with trust placed in every individual to make a meaningful impact.

To understand more about our people-first philosophy, you may like to watch this short video by our CEO, Mr. Bob Chapman, on Truly Human Leadership: Watch the video

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

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