Software Engineer - Golang, Microservices, Cloud

Cisco; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in Bengaluru is seeking a senior software engineer to drive automation by designing and delivering robust system software, building cloud-native microservices, and enabling efficient CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with product, QA, and other teams, work with Kubernetes, Docker, Golang/Java/Python, and contribute to DevOps practices to improve reliability and scale across our infrastructure.

This role offers exposure to large-scale systems, global customer impact, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of professional software design and development experience.
• 3-7 years building microservice-based applications and APIs.
• Hands-on with container orchestration and DevOps practices (Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Git).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, test, and deliver system software for automation requirements.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and other dev teams for seamless integration.
• Participate in high-level technical discussions and drive automation innovations.
• Develop and maintain scalable microservices and API development.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to support DevOps practices.

Skills

Golang

Java

Python

Microservices

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Job Summary

Meet the Team: Our team is at the forefront of driving innovation in automation, building the foundational software that powers Cisco s next-generation systems. We are a collaborative group of engineers dedicated to solving complex technical challenges, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and delivering high-impact solutions that scale globally.

Your Impact: In this role, you will be a key contributor to our automation strategy, designing and delivering robust system software that streamlines our development lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge microservices, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across functional groups to drive technical excellence. This role is exciting because you will directly shape the efficiency and reliability of our infrastructure, working with modern cloud-native technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Architect, design, test, and deliver system software to satisfy complex automation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups, including product management, QA, and other development teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Participate in high-level technical discussions and drive innovation within the automation effort.
• Develop and maintain scalable applications based on microservice architecture and API development.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to support efficient DevOps practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9-12 years of professional experience in software design and application development in Golang or Java or Python.
• 3-7 years of experience developing applications based on microservice architecture and API development.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration and management tools, such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proven experience developing in a CI/CD and DevOps model, with proficiency in Jenkins and Git.
• Hands-on development experience with at least one of the following languages: Golang, Java, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good to have experience in AI/LLM, Prompt Engineering. Knowledge of Agenric AI, MCP etc
• Experience deploying and managing applications on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with persistence technologies including Cassandra, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, or MySQL.
• Strong creative problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of addressing complex technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high degree of initiative and a collaborative team-player mindset.