Software Engineer
Cisco · Posted Oct 8
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
Cloud Security Engineering at Cisco drives the technology that transforms how customers secure their networks and users. The SSE Control Plane team builds and operates core control plane microservices for the Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access products, focused on global security policy distribution and traffic optimization and insights. This Full Stack Engineer role will design, develop, test, and operate highly scalable, maintainable cloud-native applications and web features across the cloud software development lifecycle.
What you will do
- Work across multiple fast-paced teams of cloud security business group to effectively Design, develop and deliver production quality applications that are highly scalable, supportable and maintainable.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud web applications and features utilizing modern web technologies and frameworks.
- Partner with internal and external teams, understand business and technical requirements, document technical specifications for the development team.
- Contribute to the entire cloud software development lifecycle, from concept stage until delivery and post-launch support.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system level stability or scalability issues.
- Maintain code integrity and organization, ensuring the highest level of performance.
- Drive continuous adoption and integration of relevant new technologies into design.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- You are passionate about developing cloud-native solutions.
- You have strong programming skills and love both building and running applications.
- You are a natural problem-solver and trouble-shooter.
- You have the ability to think creatively and are self-motivated.
- You love working together as a team and have a desire to speak up, share ideas, and help members of the team.
- You get excited to experimenting with the latest technologies.
- You love introducing the team to new technologies, frameworks, and points of view.
- B.E/B.Tech Degree with professional experience in a software engineering role.
- A strong passion for excellence and ownership in everything you do!
- Your communication and presentation skills are exemplary, working in a highly collaborative and multi-functional teams.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment with good teamwork capabilities.
- Strong desire to build and sense of ownership.
- Proficiency in backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
- Understanding of distributed systems and database technology (SQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in collaborative teams.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Proven experience in Cloud and Micro Services Architecture.
- Experience in working with Pub/Sub frameworks like Apache Kafka
- Cloud Native experience: Docker Containers, Kubernetes Orchestration, Providers (AWS, GCP),
- Experience of CI & CD, release management, Git Flows, Scrum methodology
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions that transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. The company specializes in routing, switching, data center infrastructure, and software-defined networking designed for enterprises of all sizes. Today, Cisco drives major advancements in AI infrastructure, observability, and secure hybrid work platforms.
- Industry
- Networking
- Company size
- 90000+ employees
- Founded
- 1984
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Product Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer
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