Software Engineer

Job Description Meet the Team The LIO (Lifecycle Innovation and Optimization) team is a dynamic group of people working on big transformational, highly visible initiatives and acquired company integrations. The Cisco.com Engineering team within the LIO organization is leading the charge on crafting a first-in-class digital experience for our customers and partners as they interact with our flagship corporate Cisco.com website, which is the largest and most visited digital platform supporting all stages of the lifecycle. We are at the epicenter of developing modern, cloud-native technologies, integrating various artificial intelligence tools & LLM models that allow us to stay agile and adaptable in a constantly evolving market. Pioneers in our field, Cisco.com Engineering team enables customers and partners to maximize value with a simple, unified Cisco experience, driving accelerated time to impact. Join us and be a part of this exciting, ground-breaking journey. Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with 4-7 years of dedicated experience in web application development to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance, and user-friendly web applications. You will contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment, working closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. - Collaborate with product management and UX/UI design teams to translate business requirements and user stories into technical specifications and functional web solutions. - Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and maintainability of applications. - Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with various third-party services and databases. - Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. - Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance, identifying and resolving complex technical issues. - Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, helping to define the technical roadmap for web applications. - Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team to foster continuous improvement and growth. - Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to drive innovation. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. 4-7 years of professional experience in full-stack web application development. - Strong proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. - Extensive experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework/library such as React, Angular. - Solid experience with back-end development using languages/frameworks like Node.js, Python, Java. - Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). - Experience with version control systems, particularly Git. Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications - A foundational understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, algorithms, and models is preferred. - Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with microservices architecture. - Experience with performance optimization techniques for web applications. - Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 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.