Senior DOCSIS/CPE Provisioning & Control Plane Architect

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior DOCSIS/CPE Provisioning & Control Plane Architect
• Focus: Command & control plane software for DOCSIS/Fiber device activation and lifecycle management
• Location: Denver, CO (Onsite)
• Contract: 12+ months

Description

You will design command-and-control plane applications that activate and manage CPEs across a DOCSIS/Fiber network. The work includes provisioning via DHCP/TFTP, device management via TR-069/TR-369, firmware upgrade orchestration, and integration with DOCSIS systems (CMTS/OLT and cable modem configurations). You will also build API layers and workflow orchestration, and troubleshoot control-plane defects.

Role Description (Responsibilities)

• Design command & control plane software for DOCSIS/Fiber systems: 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 (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 processes 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 cross-functional teams (network operations, engineering, product management) to meet business requirements

Requirements

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