Software Engineering Technical Lead :: Java & AWS Cloud - Mandatory | React | Microservices | Distributed Databases | Exp - 10+ Years
Cisco
Software Engineering Technical Lead
Who we are
Cloud Security Engineering at Cisco drives the technology that's transforming the way customers secure their networks, and more importantly, their users.
We're looking for a Full Stack Engineering technical lead to join our dynamic software development team. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a well-rounded understanding of both back-end and front-end development, and a passion for problem-solving.
As a key member of the SSE Control Plane organization, responsible for the design, development, and operation of key microservices focused on, Reporting & Data Engineering, traffic optimization and insights related that our Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access products offer. This is a team that does big things.
What You'll Do
You will technically lead a geographically distributed large engineering team to drive the execution of our roadmap in a cloud-optimized agile/lean process.
- Partner with cross-functional core stakeholders within engineering, product management, and field teams to lead the technology direction and facilitate key technical decision points.
- Collaborate with multiple engineering groups within Cisco to drive E2E solutions enable leveraging of technologies and help in FedRAMP certification.
- Work closely with Product leads to drive product and technology strategy.
- Create a culture of execution excellence coupled with innovation.
- Lead the design, development, testing, and sustenance of scalable web applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features with an emphasis on scalability and performance.
- Drive the entire software development lifecycle, from concept stage until delivery and post-launch support.
- Oversee code integrity and organization, ensuring the highest level of performance for both front-end and back-end code.
- Drive continuous adoption and integration of relevant new technologies into design.
Skills you have….
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in full stack cloud SaaS application development, with a strong track record of leadership in technology strategy and product delivery.
- Proven experience in Cloud and Micro Services Architecture/development.
- Proven expertise in full stack development (Java, Python, Clojure, Node.js, ReactJS, JavaScript).
- Sound knowledge in technologies such as Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, NoSQL, RabbitMQ.
- Deep understanding of server-side languages and distributed database technologies (SQL/NoSQL, MongoDB, Clickhouse).
- Experience in working with Pub/Sub frameworks like Apache Kafka
- Cloud Native experience: Docker Containers, Kubernetes Orchestration, Providers (AWS)
- Experience of CI & CD, release management, Git Flows, Scrum methodology
- Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in collaborative teams.
- A strong passion for data driven decision making in everything you do!
- Your communication and presentation skills are exemplary, working in a highly collaborative and multi-functional teams.
Even better if….
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
- Expertise in mobile development frameworks like React Native or Flutter.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Ability to keep up with emerging technologies and trends in software development.
Who You'll Work With
The members of the Cloud Security Engineering’s SSE Control plane team build and operate core control plane services for the Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access platform. We are a team that is supportive of learning and experimentation. We work closely with the rest of the Cloud Security Engineering teams and other engineering groups across Cisco.
Why Cisco Secure
We are global, we are adaptable, we are diverse, and our security portfolio is as extensive as it is groundbreaking. Have you heard of Threat, Detection & Response, Zero Trust by Duo, Common Services Engineering, or Cloud & Network Security? Those are only a few of our product teams! The only thing we are missing is YOU.
Join an enterprise security leader with a start-up culture, committed to driving innovation and giving you the opportunity to make an impact. We #InnovateToWin and we know we are better together, that is why we are dedicated to inclusivity, collaboration, and diversity in everything we do.
We are proud to be the Best Small and Mid-Size Enterprises Security Solution Cisco Secure continues to grow and evolve year after year with 100% of Fortune 100 Companies using our products, and we are excited to see the new heights we will reach with your passion for security, your customer focus, and your desire to change things up!
"Cisco Secure offers an environment that combines cutting-edge, mission-critical, technology with some of the brightest, most diverse set of people I've ever had the pleasure of working with." - Chief of Staff, Engineering
There are so many amazing reasons to join Cisco. Learn more here!
Join Cisco Secure – Be You, With Us!
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