Backend Software Engineer - Backend Development Group

Job Description

Location: Tel-Aviv, Israel, following a hybrid work approach
Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our Backend Development Group. If you're passionate about building reliable systems and want to grow your backend engineering skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment — this opportunity is for you.

Meet the Team

We are a group of backend developers responsible for building and maintaining core services that power the platform. We design APIs, work with microservices, collaborate closely with other development teams, and ensure our systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure. As a junior developer, you’ll be an integral part of the team and receive mentorship and support from experienced engineers and team leads.

Your Impact

You will contribute to the team’s development efforts, including:
• Designing and implementing backend services and REST APIs
• Participating in cross-team development efforts and code reviews
• Writing tests and ensuring code quality
• Building scalable services using containerized environments and cloud-native architecture

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field OR relevant experience
• 0–2 years of experience in backend development
• Solid programming skills in at least one language (Python, NodeJS, Go, etc.)
• Basic understanding of backend development principles (e.g., APIs, REST, databases)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Express.js, or similar
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD workflows
• Experience working on personal, academic, or production backend projects
• Fast learner, problem-solver, and enthusiastic team mate
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Eagerness to grow and take ownership in a production development environment

WeAreCisco

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. Simply put – we power the future.

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.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.