Software Engineer (Back-end)
cisco systemsBoulder, CO
About the role
Overview:
As a Backend Engineer on the Platform Experience team, you design, build, and run REST APIs and durable backend workflows powering data management products. You will lead feature work from design to production, own services in production, and contribute to high-quality, secure code with rigorous reviews. You’ll collaborate with product, design, and frontend colleagues to ship cohesive solutions and mentor teammates. This role offers exposure to large-scale distributed systems and a culture of technical excellence in a hybrid/remote Seattle setting. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company matching paid parental leave flexible vacation time paid holidays volunteer days
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and operate customer-facing REST APIs and backend services in Go for Data Management products Lead small-to-medium features from design through coding, testing, reviews, and production Own production services: monitor, on-call shifts, postmortems, and root-cause analysis Write clean, well-tested, secure code and provide thoughtful code reviews Collaborate with product managers, designers, frontend engineers, and adjacent backend teams Mentor junior engineers and interns through pairing and code reviews
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or Master's with 3+ years Backend experience in languages such as Golang, Java, C++, Python, or similar Experience designing, building, and operating REST APIs and backend services in production Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, software design, CI/CD, automated testing, and production debugging Cloud-native architecture experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP, including Docker and Kubernetes Strong communication skills Ability to explain technical decisions to diverse stakeholders Mentoring and collaboration across cross-functional teams Go (Golang) REST APIs Cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Boulder, CO
Occupation
Software Developers
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
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