Techincal Leader - Software Engineering | Java/Kafka | Distributed Systems | Spark/Flink | Data Platform | DevOps/SRE | 12+ Years
Cisco · Posted Nov 7
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
The Webex Data Analytics Platform (WAP) engineering organization builds the big data platform at Webex, which forms the base on which other teams develop their analytics and data pipelines. The team is looking for a hands-on software engineer to join a high-impact data engineering group focused on data products and features built atop that analytics platform. This role involves building scalable distributed systems end to end and collaborating across teams on design, code, and product direction.
What you will do
- Build high-performant, highly scalable, complex, and distributed systems – end to end.
- Contribute to a future-ready, high-quality, and performant codebase.
- Share technical solutions and product ideas with the broader team through design review, code review, proof-of-concepts, and show-and-tell sessions.
- Participate and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms, and products.
- Work closely with development, test, and various cross-technology teams to design development strategies and plans, followed by designing and writing code reflecting product requirements and functionality.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- At least 12+ years of experience in developing and maintaining enterprise grade applications.
- Strong experience in Java, Python, and GO or other modern programming languages/technologies.
- Adept in using AI tools like Copilot, Cursor, Codex, etc., in design/development and testing.
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and SOA architectures.
- Experience in building large, asynchronous task systems, scalable distributed systems with a good understanding of microservices architecture and associated principles.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience developing services using frameworks like spring, spring boot.
- Experience with Docker or other configuration management tools.
- Hands-on experience with RESTful Webservices and Responsive web design patterns.
- Expertise in Messaging Systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ.
- Familiarity with 12-Factor app development methodology and guiding principles.
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
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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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