Sr. Software Engineer

You will be joining Cisco Secure Common Services Engineering, a team of cybersecurity experts and innovative engineers dedicated to supporting the products and developers across Cisco Security. The team prioritizes putting people first, taking ambitious steps together, and emphasizing transparency at every stage of the process. As part of our growing team, you will play a crucial role in taking Platform and Security to the next level, contributing to our continuous journey of growth and improvement. As a Senior Software Engineer within Common Services Platform Engineering, you will play a key role in providing the essential building blocks for the Cisco Security Cloud. Your primary focus will be to ensure that our products work seamlessly together, delivering an exceptional user experience for our customers and stakeholders within Cisco. You will approach challenges with fresh perspectives, iterating with a commitment to continuous improvement. Problem-solving and innovation will be central to your responsibilities, with a direct impact on a multi-billion-dollar market. Your role will involve leading design efforts, influencing and contributing to implementation, and ensuring the delivery of quality and timely releases aligned with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and future scalability. Collaboration will be a cornerstone of your work, as you engage with multiple teams including PM, UX, and Engineering Management. Your ability to simplify complex concepts, communicate effectively, and move swiftly to achieve business objectives will be essential. You will be tasked with identifying opportunities to enhance user experience, improve performance, and drive automation. Staying informed about emerging technologies and trends in Identity and Access Management (IAM) will be crucial, allowing you to incorporate advancements that future-proof the organization's identity framework. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor engineers, guiding them to produce their best work and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. **Minimum Qualifications:** - 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing and developing scalable software products/services. - Strong expertise in developing and maintaining highly available, containerized microservices using GoLang and REST. - Proven experience with popular AWS services such as API Gateway and DynamoDB. - Familiarity with identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and directory services (Active Directory, LDAP). - Experience in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in microservices. - Good knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP). **Preferred Qualifications:** - Demonstrated compassion and strong problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. - Knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks. - Experience with CI/CD and Terraform. - Experience in building and managing services with a 99.99% SLA. At Cisco, we believe in the power of connection and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and unique skills of our employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive future for all, where learning and development are encouraged at every stage of your career. Our innovative technology, tools, and culture support hybrid work trends, enabling our employees to not only perform at their best but also be their best selves. As a global technology leader, we recognize the importance of bringing communities together, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Our employees actively participate in our 30 employee resource organizations, known as Inclusive Communities, to promote connection, belonging, allyship, and positive change. We provide dedicated paid time off for volunteering, allowing our employees to give back to causes they are passionate about. Join us at Cisco and be part of a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of technology and the internet. Our commitment to helping customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and achieve sustainability goals drives us forward every day. Together, we are building a more inclusive future for all. Take the next step in your career and embrace your unique potential with us. For applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: - Access to quality medical, dental, and vision insurance. - 401(k) plan with a matching contribution from Cisco. - Short and long-term disability coverage. - Basic life insurance and various wellbeing offerings. - Incentive opportunities based on revenue attainment, with no cap on incentive compensation for exceeding 100% attainment.,