Software Engineer, Full Stack / Backend

Cisco

. Develop, build, and ship end-to-end features and bug fixes across high-scale Java backend microservices and modern React frontend applications .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,600 - $113,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying high-performance Java backend services and React frontend applications, with a strong focus on AI-assisted development practices and observability requirements. Effective in cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation.

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Java Backend DevelopmentReact Frontend DevelopmentAI-Assisted Development ToolsApplication Performance Monitoring (APM)SQL and NoSQL Database Design

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonGoReactJavaScriptTypeScriptRESTful APIsGraphQL APIsKubernetesD3.js

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingCommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Splunk Observability CloudApplication Performance Monitoring (APM)Containerization

Industry Keywords

MicroservicesCloud TelemetryDistributed TracingMetrics PlatformsTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudD3.jsGraphQLJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonReactSplunkSQLTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, build, and ship end-to-end features and bug fixes across high-scale Java backend microservices and modern React frontend applications
Participate in scheduled on-call rotations to diagnose, solve, and resolve APM backend issues and customer escalations
Develop and deploy robust, high-performance features across Java backend services and React user interfaces
Leverage AI-assisted development practices, sub-agents, and automated workflows to increase code velocity and address technical challenges
Partner with Product Owners, Technical Owners, and UX designers to translate observability requirements into scalable, intuitive technical solutions
Author technical documentation
Participate in constructive code reviews
Contribute system design ideas to elevate team standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meet one of the following, completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months: Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience; or an educational/workforce development program such as an Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification with 1 year of work experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience
Qualifying education and work experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience developing backend services and applications using Java, Python, or Go
Hands-on experience building interactive web applications and user interfaces using React or modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks
Preferred: experience with AI-assisted development tools, Model Context Protocols (MCPs), or developer sub-agents
Preferred: exposure to Splunk Observability Cloud, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), distributed tracing, cloud telemetry, or metrics platforms
Preferred: experience designing SQL and NoSQL data stores, integrating RESTful or GraphQL APIs, and deploying containerized services in Kubernetes
Preferred: familiarity with frontend visualization libraries such as D3.js and complex interactive dashboards
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
Effective cross-functional collaboration across Product and UX teams
Willingness to participate in scheduled on-call rotations, approximately 3 rotations per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting periods
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees