Backend Software Engineer (Python/Go) for Cloud Apps

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Talented peers

Growth and mentorship

Stable work environment

Impact on customers

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. Kraków is seeking an extraordinary Software Engineer to drive backend services and contribute to front‑end experiences when possible. You will build reliable services primarily in Python and Go, with opportunities to work on React-based interfaces.

The role requires collaboration with product management, UX, and documentation teams, and offers a collaborative environment, mentorship, and exposure to cloud and container technologies in a global company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience with a degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent training/work experience.
• Solid knowledge of Python and/or Go, or another modern programming language; eagerness to work in Python and Go as needed.
• Hands-on experience with React or another modern front-end framework is beneficial.
• Experience with AWS and Azure.
• Experience working in Kubernetes systems, familiarity with kubectl and Docker containers.
• Experience with thoughtfully designed RESTful APIs and influencing API design choices.
• Mastery of test-driven development and automated tests (unit, functional, integration).
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation and delivery of long-term-impact software in accordance with requirements and existing system architecture.
• Maintain the existing technology stack and debug and fix issues.
• Work closely with product management, architects, user experience, and the team to build features, reusable components, and products.
• Build, analyze, and optimize reliable backend services primarily in Python and Go.
• Contribute to React-based user interfaces and reusable front-end components when opportunities align.
• Use independent judgment to understand existing code and improve it while maintaining quality.
• Understand challenges and trade-offs in building and deploying new systems to production.
• Lead code reviews and use your understanding of customer experiences to prevent future problems.
• Follow the software development lifecycle in an Agile methodology and contribute to engineering culture through testing, observability, and operations.

Skills

Python

Go

React

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

RESTful APIs

Test-driven development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. Kraków is seeking an extraordinary Software Engineer to drive backend services and contribute to front‑end experiences when possible. You will build reliable services primarily in Python and Go, with opportunities to work on React-based interfaces.

The role requires collaboration with product management, UX, and documentation teams, and offers a collaborative environment, mentorship, and exposure to cloud and container technologies in a global company.