Software Engineering Technical Leader | Golang & networking (12-15 years)

Overview

Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable software solutions for Cisco's cloud-native industrial security products, with a focus on Golang, microservices, networking, cloud, and security.

What you'll do

• Lead, design, and deploy high-performance, scalable, and robust software solutions using Golang, microservices, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Set the technical direction for cloud-native, cloud-agnostic, and on-prem IIoT security products, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across distributed environments.
• Partner with Product Management, Security Architecture, and Cloud Platform teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Drive technical rigor through design reviews, code reviews, and code quality initiatives.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to accelerate engineering velocity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to software functionality, performance, and integration in a timely manner.
• Work with highly collaborative, inclusive, and agile multifunctional teams across geographies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, Go language updates, and cloud best practices to enhance development processes and introduce innovative solutions.

What you'll need

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on Golang, cloud, and security domains.
• A degree in Computer Science (BE/BTech/MS/MCA or equivalent).
• Deep expertise in backend development using Golang, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and performant code for distributed systems.
• Extensive experience designing and operating services within public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Solid understanding of data storage solutions, including experience with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and efficient query optimization.
• Deep technical expertise in implementing IAM and SSO protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2) for large-scale enterprise applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• A proven track record of leading the design and delivery of complex, multi-service features and defining system-wide API contracts.
• Strong understanding of secure software development lifecycles and modern security architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex production issues, trace failures across microservices, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Active use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Codex) to improve debugging, test generation, and development speed.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to stay organized, pay attention to details, and work both independently and as a team member.

Nice to have

• Prior experience or understanding of networking and cybersecurity domains.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern quality assurance methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-native deployment patterns.
• Proficiency in using Python or other scripting languages for operational tooling and automation.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.