Sr. Software Engineer - Python/Perl

We¹re seeking a Software Engineer to work on Cisco¹s SCM (Software Configuration Management) team. This developer will be responsible for the development, support and integration of Cisco's highly visible global SCM system. This work will also continue to advance Cisco's best in industry source code development practices. This is a unique opportunity that gives you a chance to work on SCM tooling on a huge scale. This includes managing source code repositories with over millions of lines of code and tens of thousands of users spread worldwide.

This effort will involve the following:

-Proposing, planning, and architecting new solutions

-Creation of new tooling (including proof of concept work)

-Maintenance of existing tools Providing tech talks and training for users

-Performance & Usability Evaluation Communication and Collaboration with the broader, Cisco-wide developer community

This work happens in a fast paced, dynamic environment, working closely with the immediate team as well as representatives from the broader, world-wide, cross functional engineering organizations.

Skills Required:

-Python, Perl

-SCM concepts and experience - beneficial to know GIT (and associated CI workflow tools, GITHUB, BITbucket), ClearCase, SVN

-Unix/Linux familiarity key; administrative skills beneficial

-Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to easily work with many different groups and levels of technological understanding

-Demonstrated ability to make and meet development commitments

-Innovative & motivated to be a change agent

Highly Desirable

-Experience in Source Code Control systems development and administration

-Integration of SCM functionality into Build, Release, and defect tracking tools

-Experience with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration systems

-Experience with databases: MongoDB, Oracle, etc.

-Experience with web services very helpful