Solutions Architect

Cisco

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About The Position

As a Solutions Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable solutions that address complex business challenges. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to build and integrate internal tools and platforms that accelerate Cisco’s digital transformation. You will provide technical leadership, customer engagement, and translate business needs into effective technical architectures. Cisco is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees can thrive. Join a global leader where your work will directly impact how technology shapes the future. 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical, customer-facing roles such as Solutions Architect, Full Stack Engineer, or similar.
• Hands-on expertise in full-stack development, including proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, SQL, and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Experience designing scalable cloud architectures and integrating enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of platform governance including RBAC, audit logging, and secrets management.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate effectively across teams.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with open-ended problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with low-code platforms such as Retool in enterprise or air-gapped environments.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, EKS) and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of UX principles and front-end development best practices.
• Experience mentoring teams and leading technical projects.
• Awareness of emerging technologies such as GenAI and their practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement full-stack solutions using technologies such as Retool, React, Node.js, Python, SQL, and APIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business and technical requirements aligned with Cisco’s strategic goals.
• Lead technical design and development efforts for scalable, secure internal tools and platforms.
• Partner with Security and Infrastructure teams to embed best practices in access control, auditability, and data privacy.
• Drive modernization initiatives by migrating legacy systems to low-code and cloud-native architectures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, fostering best practices in software engineering and UX.
• Assist in scoping, estimating, and delivering professional services engagements internally and with partners.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify and manage risks proactively, ensuring timely resolution of technical challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes and service offerings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Grants of Cisco restricted stock units
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 determined by Cisco
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (for non-exempt employees)
• Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) (for exempt employees)
• 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 from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
• Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components (for sales plans)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior