Technical Leader

Application window is expected to close on 12/22/2024 What You'll DoYou will be part of the Cisco Identity team, providing a best-in-class common identity platform experience for our world-class customers using Cisco products across Networking, Security, and Collaboration. You'll work on state-of-the-art, microservices-based cloud software in a dynamic and agile environment. You will develop multi-threaded Java server-side software and deploy Docker-based microservices in a Kubernetes environment. You’ll also work with popular data management infrastructures such as Postgres, Cassandra, Kafka, and Elasticsearch in multi-cloud environments. You will participate in the entire product life cycle, including requirement analysis, architecture design, coding, functional and performance testing, deployment, and support. Collaborating with a small scrum team, you’ll use agile development practices to deliver impactful solutions Who You'll Work With:You’ll collaborate with a team of experienced and dedicated Java server-side developers and cloud/web technology architects from around the globe. The team consists of a unique mix of engineers/architects from a promising cloud-based start-up acquired by Cisco and seasoned engineers with years of experience in Cisco cloud software. Who You Are:You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that demands a rare blend of innovation, risk-taking, and speed of execution. You are an entrepreneurial problem solver and a collaborative team player, passionate about contributing to the bigger picture. You can effectively prioritize different projects and are an exemplary communicator, continuously striving for self-improvement. Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Drive technical excellence and innovation by identifying gaps and implementing best practices. Create and design scalable, secure solutions that meet high standards of quality and efficiency. Collaborate closely with designers and product managers to deliver impactful production experiences. Plan, design, and implement high-quality feature work, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals. Participate in an on-call rotation to address customer issues and provide technical support promptly. Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and software quality. Minimum Qualifications:BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field. 8+ years of proven server-side software development experience with Java, including multi-threaded programming with Java. Experience building and operating highly scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant cloud applications. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases. Experience with event-driven, queue-based architectures. Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Identity Management (SCIM), Authentication/Authorization (OAuth2), and OpenID Connect. Experience building and operating scalable Kubernetes clusters, containerization, virtualization, and cloud-based system management. Experience with AWS services such as RDS, S3, CloudFront, and Elastic Cache with Redis. Familiarity with cloud identity providers like Okta or Microsoft Entra ID. Demonstrated strong communication and team collaboration skills. Why Cisco SecureWe're global, we're adaptable, we're diverse, and our security portfolio is as extensive as it is groundbreaking. Have you heard of Threat, Detection & Response, Zero Trust by Duo, Common Services Engineering, or Cloud & Network Security? Those are only a few of our product teams! The only thing we're missing is YOU.Join an enterprise security leader with a start-up culture, committed to driving innovation and giving you the opportunity to make an impact. We #InnovateToWin and we know we're better together, that's why we're dedicated to inclusivity, collaboration, and diversity in everything we do.We're proud to be the Best Small and Mid-Size Enterprises Security Solution Cisco Secure continues to grow and evolve year after year with 100% of Fortune 100 Companies using our products, and we're excited to see the new heights we'll reach with your passion for security, your customer focus, and your desire to change things up!There are so many amazing reasons to join Cisco. Learn more here!Location:San Jose, California, USArea of InterestEngineer - SoftwareCompensation Range138800 USD - 241700 USDJob TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestSoftware DevelopmentJob Id1431526Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.