Senior Software Engineer - Configuration as Code

Overview

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is transforming the future of collaboration by enabling seamless connectivity across all devices and locations. Their innovative technology underpins prominent products like Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center, delivering immersive user experiences that support the evolving hybrid work model. The team is located in Galway, operating primarily on an onsite basis with hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of Kubernetes-based microservices configuration including Deployments, Services, Ingresses, and ConfigMaps using Kubernetes and Helm, facilitating environment-specific overlays and smooth promotion through development stages.
• Enhance DevOps practices via a GitOps workflow with Argo CD by introducing progressive delivery mechanisms such as canary releases and validation gates, alongside automating autoscaling, resilience, and secure secrets management using HashiCorp Vault and Kubernetes Secrets.
• Leverage AI-assisted technologies to accelerate development cycles, validate and optimize configuration-as-code, thereby improving innovation speed and minimizing deployment risk.
• Address intricate challenges relating to configuration, policy, observability, and data services by adopting data-driven methodologies utilizing tools like Prometheus and Grafana to bolster system reliability and performance.
• Maintain ownership of configuration quality standards, enforce governance policies through Open Policy Agent, and ensure secure, compliant deployments with capabilities for backup, restoration, and disaster recovery.
• Support the evolution of a self-service platform integrating Backstage and Argo CD, empowering teams to deploy using declarative configurations while encouraging best practices and continuous enhancement.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in an analytical discipline such as Computer Science or Software/Electronic Engineering.
• Have at least seven years of proven experience in software development, with comprehensive exposure to architecture and coding coupled with a rapid ability to assimilate new technologies.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, employing scientific methods and creativity to solve complex issues.
• Exhibit adaptability and excellent communication, thriving in diverse team environments with clear and accurate interactions.
• Maintain a keen eye for detail and a dedication to continual learning and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient with Kubernetes and microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Helm or Kustomize for configuration management.
• Familiarity with GitOps tools such as Argo CD.
• Knowledgeable in secrets management platforms like HashiCorp Vault.
• Experience in observability practices including metrics, logging, and tracing.
• Understanding of policy enforcement using Open Policy Agent.

Company Culture and Benefits

Cisco proudly fosters an inclusive environment where employees’ unique talents and perspectives unite to drive innovation and connection. It offers numerous career growth and learning opportunities, supports flexible hybrid work setups, and encourages active involvement in its diverse employee resource groups focused on inclusivity and volunteerism. Employees enjoy dedicated paid volunteer time annually, contributing to meaningful community impact.

The company stands at the forefront of tech innovation, delivering unmatched security and insights for organizations worldwide with a 40-year legacy of fearless development. Collaboration and empathy guide the team in creating global solutions that transform digital and physical infrastructures, backed by Cisco’s broad technology portfolio and expert workforce.