Software Engineer-Golang, Microservices, Cloud, 4-8 Yrs, Bangalore

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a software engineer to design and deliver robust system software for automation, microservices, and cloud-native solutions.

You will work across teams to drive DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable applications using Kubernetes, Docker, Golang/Java/Python. The role requires 4-8 years of experience and a hands-on approach to architecture.

Join a collaborative team at Cisco delivering high-impact solutions that scale globally.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of professional software design and development experience in Golang, Java or Python.
• 2–5 years building microservice-based applications and API development.
• Hands-on with container orchestration and management tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience in CI/CD and DevOps with Jenkins and Git.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Golang

Java

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Job description

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

• 4-8 years of professional experience in software design and application development in Golang or Java or Python.
• 2-5 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.

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.