Role: Software Engineer

Location (Primary): Bengaluru

Who We Are

Today’s challenging business environment is more than that – it’s a period of disruption between the pandemic, global business change and internal process complexity. For us to focus on simplicity and the best customer experience, we need great talent and the right skillsets to be successful. This is now a mantra for our Cisco leadership team and for us.

The Cisco IT team is changing the way we run Cisco’s operations by maximizing the power of technology, the best of business processes and superior data insights. Together, we will Reimagine the Cisco experience. Show the world how to Reinvent applications and leverage the future of the Internet to Showcase the power of Cisco: our people, products, processes, systems, and data. Please join us and make this journey together!

What you will Do

You will a member of a software engineering team that develops capabilities for the Database Platforms running Cisco’s critical business applications. Our team is seeking a software engineer with experience in enterprise-level software development and building and automating infrastructure platforms, to join a team of talented engineers developing applications supporting database platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other core services team members to define roadmap, write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria, design, and build solutions.
• Develop, build, deploy, and operate large scale database platform automation using Python, Django, Flask.
• Develop and deliver automation software required for building & improving the functionality, reliability, availability, and manageability of databases and cloud platforms.
• Liaises with external providers to resolve any issues in the functionality and interoperability of new cloud applications, cloud-based infrastructure, and other cloud services with existing IT systems.
• Design and develop APIs in conjunction with other team members.
• Ensure the quality, performance, robustness, and scalability of the services you implement.
• Works with technical teams and senior architects to finalize specifications related to integration between numerous systems.
• Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Docker containers).
• Champion and drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and with Agile development and software security mindset.

Who you will work with

Cisco is transforming its database platforms to run the next generation of database services. This role offers a great opportunity to transform how infrastructure platforms are developed and managed with full software automation. The database automation team is responsible for developing database platforms that provide self-service provisioning and management capabilities to the clients, and at the same time is highly available with self-healing, full lifecycle monitoring and management capabilities.

Who you are

You are an excellent Software Engineer with software design, architecture, and development experience building platforms and deploying microservices applications. You have a solid background in and understanding of software systems with strong programming experience with the ability to work closely with the rest of the Engineering team from the early stages of design all the way through identifying and resolving production issues. You’re passionate about this role and also believe that automation is key to operating large­scale systems. You’re flexible and willing to learn new things in a fast-paced environment. We require applicants to have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or relevant work experience for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or relevant work experience is required.
• 5+ years of IT experience in application development, middleware, database platform management and operations.
• Software programming experience in these programming languages and platforms: Python, Flask, Angular, Ansible, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle APEX.
• Excellent knowledge of building cloud-native and server-side RESTful applications, APIs and automation tools.
• Understanding of Software design patterns, SDLC, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
• Hands-on experience in working on Linux systems and various Databases like Oracle, MS SQL-Server, MongoDB. Experience in Scaled Agile Framework, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery framework is required along with exposure to toolset such as Jenkins, Git/BitBucket and JIRA. Shall have strong exposure to DevOps methodology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a midsize or large corporation supporting multiple lines of business with a global presence.
• Has in in-depth understanding of application development, technologies, and software development lifecycle.
• Experienced with web technologies/tools, middleware integration technologies/tools, key packaged applications (Oracle, SAP etc.)
• Oracle PL/SQL.
• Good knowledge of software design patterns, Object-Oriented Programming concepts and Microservices.

Behavioral Competencies

• Passionate to complete tasks.
• Self-motivator prepared to work in an agile environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an expansive future for all.

We adopt digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take the difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.