Software Consulting Engineer | 8+ years exp, Python, Cloud technologies and Ai

Cisco; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Bengaluru is seeking an experienced software architect/consultant to lead design and deployment across projects, translating complex business needs into scalable Cisco solutions. You will collaborate with presales, drive implementation plans, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong Python, AI tooling, and deep expertise in data structures, APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/BSC Computer Science or equivalent 8+ years professional experience in software development or technical consulting.
• Proficiency in programming using Python, adept in efficient usage of AI coding tools.
• Expertise in Data Structures & Algorithms, Database management (MySQL/PostgreSQL/noSQL) finetuning and optimization , API design (RESTful services), parsing and REGEX, Kafka and Golang
• Expertise in software design principles(design patterns), Version Control Systems and Linux troubleshooting
• Experience in all phases of software development lifecycle with good working exposure to agile development methodologies, software automation/workflow orchestration, microservices, containers/K8s, cloud, databases, open source etc
• Exposure to Generative AI, Agentic AI frameworks, LLM-based application development
• Capable of leading interactions with external customers or internal stakeholders in consultative manner and guiding junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive software design and deployment for projects to accelerate customer outcomes.
• Support presales activities and translate requirements into solution design.
• CreateImplementation Plans and High Level Design Documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with Cisco account teams and partners.
• Provide guidance on solution deployment and service assurance.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Leadership & mentoring

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BE/B.Tech/BSC Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

RESTful APIs

Regex parsing

Kafka

Golang

Linux troubleshooting

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Open source software

MySQL/PostgreSQL/noSQL

Job description

Meet the Team

CX is a team of outstanding technical guides whose #1 focus is to deliver a premier customer experience. We help take on the toughest business challenges with network-centric solutions that accelerate customer and partner success and dedication. Our success is validated through outstanding financial results, growing customer happiness metrics, industry recognition, and employee happiness scores.

Meet the Team

CX is a team of outstanding technical guides whose #1 focus is to deliver a premier customer experience. We help take on the toughest business challenges with network-centric solutions that accelerate customer and partner success and dedication. Our success is validated through outstanding financial results, growing customer happiness metrics, industry recognition, and employee happiness scores.

Your Impact

• Lead & drive software design, optimization/implementation, execution, for projects/accounts to accelerate customer outcomes.
• Support presales activities and translate business requirements into solution design.
• Participate in Statement of Work scoping, review, and creation, kick-off meetings
• Provide/assist customers with development, integration and implementation of tools, systems, and service assurance for Cisco technologies.
• Build customer simulations in internal labs to resolve/validate issues.
• Create and deliver customer collateral, portals, documentation, and knowledge transfer. Conceptualize and deliver Customer Requirements Document, Implementation Plan and High Level Design Document
• Ability to understand and communicate project scope and map it to customer business goals and objectives.
• Receives limited supervision. Resolves methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Involved in strategic projects with high visibility. Active participant and initiator.
• Support solution implementation and strategy plans.
• Best practices, success stories and IP Collection curation and sharing
• Associate with customers along with appropriate internal and external resources (e.g. Cisco account teams, partners) on the optimization /strategy/deployment of Cisco services and solutions.
• Acts as a focal point for problem resolution for assigned customer engagements. Assures accurate and quick resolution of major customer problems across an appropriate range of technologies.
• Create and deliver trainings for new and junior technical resources within the team.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other engineers. Mentor / develop others.

Minimum Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/BSC Computer Science or equivalent 8+ plus years professional experience in software development or technical consulting.
• Proficiency in programming using Python, adept in efficient usage of AI coding tools.
• Expertise in Data Structures & Algorithms, Database management (MySQL/PostgreSQL/noSQL) finetuning and optimization , API design (RESTful services), parsing and REGEX, Kafka and Golang
• Expertise in software design principles(design patterns), Version Control Systems and Linux troubleshooting
• Experience in all phases of software development lifecycle with good working exposure to agile development methodologies, software automation/workflow orchestration, microservices, containers/K8s, cloud, databases, open source etc
• Exposure to Generative AI, Agentic AI frameworks, LLM-based application development
• Capable of leading interactions with external customers or internal stakeholders in consultative manner and guiding junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Network fundamentals
• Background in Service Architecture, Service Fulfilment and System Integration
• Good knowledge around topics of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, SecOps etc
• Desirable to have experience in NETCONF, RESTCONF & Yang Modelling
• Prior experience in serverless workflows, bpmn, apache airflow or similar.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.