Technical Leader - Backend - Golang/Java, Microservice, Distributed systems - Experience 11 + Years Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1442152) + Location:Bangalore, India + Area of InterestEngineer - Software + Job TypeProfessional + Technology InterestSoftware Development + Job Id1442152 **Meet the Team** Cisco’s Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE) Network Automation team is a global leader in delivering network automation solutions for the service provider Edge, Core, and Optical markets. The DSE Automation organization in India is at the forefront of developing On-Prem Controller Automation solutions that power Cisco’s next-generation network management infrastructure. Our team leverages big data platforms and advanced analytics to transform network data into actionable network intelligence, enabling automation and KPI monitoring for large-scale service provider deployments, including 5G rollouts. **Your Impact** As a Backend Software Engineer on the Service Provider Network Automation Infrastructure team, you will play a critical role in architecting and developing highly scalable, performant, and extensible network automation solutions. You’ll collaborate across Cisco’s engineering, product management, and design teams to drive backend feature development from concept to deployment. Your work will enable near real-time traffic engineering, automated fault detection and remediation, and support Cisco’s mission to deliver cutting-edge network automation capabilities to our customers. **Key Responsibilities:** + Design, develop, and enhance backend services for Cisco’s network automation infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. + Define and implement REST APIs, microservices, and database persistence (SQL/NoSQL) for enterprise and service provider production systems. + Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, UI/UX, and QA teams to deliver robust and innovative solutions. + Lead and participate in code reviews, static analysis, and continuous integration/deployment processes. + Contribute to architectural and design discussions, focusing on quality, maintainability, and extensibility. + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in network automation, distributed systems, and DevOps. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience. + Proven experience in backend software development, preferably using microservices or distributed systems on Linux/UNIX environments. + Expert-level proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Go, Java, or C++. + Hands-on experience developing and deploying REST APIs and microservices, including database design using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies. + Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. + Strong understanding of networking concepts, Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and performance optimization of distributed systems. + Experience with big data platforms, telemetry, and automation systems in large-scale environments. + Demonstrated ability to innovate, think creatively, and challenge the status quo. + Familiarity with object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. **\#WeAreCisco** \#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 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