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Meet the Team

• We own the end-to-end Workforce Lifecycle, engineering the critical platforms that manage every stage of an employee's journey—from strategic headcount planning and talent acquisition to seamless onboarding and transition.

  
  
  

• Our ecosystem is built on a robust Java Spring Boot and Oracle backend, powering a suite of custom applications and high-performance APIs and Integrations that serve as the backbone of our organization’s HR core operations.

  
  
  

• We are currently at the forefront of HR innovation, integrating advanced AI solutions to create smarter, more intuitive workflows, including the implementation of Model Context Protocols (MCPs) and Agentic workflow automation.

  
  
  

• We are a high-energy, collaborative team that thrives on solving complex technical challenges; we balance the rigor of maintaining mission-critical systems with a fast-paced, experimental approach to new technology.

Impact

•  You will directly contribute to the stability and feature expansion of our mission-critical HR applications, leveraging your expertise to deliver robust, scalable code.

  
  
  

• You will play a hands-on role in our AI transformation, helping to design and deploy Agentic workflows and Model Context Protocols (MCPs) that turn manual HR processes into intelligent, automated experiences.

  
  
  

• By owning both front-end interfaces and back-end logic, you will simplify complex workforce data for our stakeholders, creating intuitive applications that improve efficiency across the entire employee lifecycle.

  
  
  

• You will have the unique opportunity to modernize enterprise-scale architecture into an AI-first environment, directly shaping the future of how our organization manages and empowers its people.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with industry experience; strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) with a proven track record of building and maintaining scalable microservices and REST APIs.

  
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to build end-to-end solutions, including backend development and seamless UI integration.

  
  
  

• Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL or Oracle) and strong knowledge of security protocols, including OAuth2, JWT, and SSO-based authentication.

  
  
  

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices to ensure high-quality, continuous delivery.

  
  
  

• Hands-on experience integrating AI Agents or LLM-driven workflows with backend systems; familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is highly desirable.

  
  
  

• Experience in complex API integrations, including SOAP and REST, with advanced skills in JSON processing and data transformation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with working in an Agile/Scrum environment, including experience with tools like Jira or Confluence.

  
  
  

• Prior experience working with HRIS systems or workforce management platforms, understanding the complexities of the employee lifecycle from planning to transition.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues and effectively communicate complex data findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  
  
  

• A proactive mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguous, evolving architecture environments and a demonstrated eagerness to learn new technologies rapidly.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

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