Software Engineering Technical Leader - Distributed Systems, Microservices, Cloud Native Architecture |10+ yrs

Cisco Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Engineering Technical Leader to shape backend microservices for the SSE Control Plane and to architect scalable cloud-native solutions. You will lead design, development and operations, and drive CI/CD improvements using AI-assisted tooling across the full lifecycle.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure security and health of systems, and evaluate emerging technologies to strengthen Cisco’s technology stack in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field with networking and security concepts.
• 8+ years of software development experience in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of software development principles and system administration.
• Experience programming in Python, Java, or Go; Unix/Linux familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Shape architecture, design, development, and operation of backend microservices for SSE Control Plane.
• Architect, build, and optimize scalable applications and APIs with AI-assisted tools.
• Engineer reliable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines across lifecycle stages.
• Maintain system health and security with proactive monitoring and on-call participation.
• Provide architectural guidance and collaborate across functions while evaluating new tech.

Skills

Distributed systems

Microservices

Cloud-native architecture

Networking concepts

Security concepts

Python/Java/Go

Unix/Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Meet the Team

Cloud Security Engineering at Cisco develops technology that helps customers secure their networks and users. Within the organization, the SSE Control Plane team builds and operates core control-plane services for Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access. The team focuses on key microservices that support Unified Policy and the Distribution Engine. Team members work closely with other Cloud Security Engineering teams and engineering groups across Cisco. The environment supports learning, experimentation, and solving high-impact security challenges.

Your Impact

Shape the architecture, design, development, and operation of backend microservices for the SSE Control Plane as a Software Engineering Technical Leader. Architect, build, and optimize scalable applications and APIs, using AI-assisted development tools across the software development lifecycle. Engineer reliable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to improve the transition from development to production. Maintain system health and security through proactive monitoring, cross-platform troubleshooting, and participation in on-call rotations. Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership, collaborate across functions, and evaluate emerging technologies to strengthen the organization’s technology stack. Multiply your impact with agentic development life cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with knowledge of networking and security concepts such as routing, firewalls, and gateways.

• At least 8 years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.

• Knowledge of software development and system administration principles.

• Experience programming or scripting in Python, Java, Go , or a similar language.

• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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.

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