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# Software Engineering Technical Leader

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $214,100.0 - $309,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Code Generation, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Virtualization Technology, Software Security, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Pytest, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Hashicorp, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Jenkins, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3348094370&tx=JT989THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of related experience, or PhD with 2+ years of related experience.

 - Experience with one or more of the following: Golang, Python, Pytest, SQL (preferably PostgreSQL), Angular, JavaScript, or TypeScript.

 - Experience with one or more of the following: microservices, Kubernetes, containerization, virtualization, or cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

 - Experience integrating AI features (AI-assisted code generation), event-driven architecture (Apache Kafka) and real-time data pipelines.

 - Experience with RESTful API design, API security, or hierarchical and relational data modeling.

Preferred Qualifications:

 - Experience with DevOps tools and practices such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

 - Experience with Git, system design, or application performance optimization.

 - Experience with testing, debugging, and technical documentation.

 - Experience with secrets management tools such as HashiCorp Vault or object storage platforms such as MinIO or Amazon S3.

 - Problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing delivery skills.



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