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Release Engineer

Cisco

Amsterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Release Management
GitHub Actions
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Golang
Python
CI/CD
DevOps
Automation
Software Development
Cloud Infrastructure
Communication
Collaboration

Job Description

Meet the Team Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations. Your Impact Manage the end-to-end release process to deliver a unified customer experience Coordinate with multi-functional teams to accelerate work and ensure timely releases Streamline installation processes to reduce Proof-of-Concept timelines and improve customer satisfaction Collaborate closely with development teams to build and maintain reliable software, using GitHub for version control and collaboration Implement automation strategies to enhance release efficiency and reliability Develop, support, and improve the platform using Golang and Kubernetes Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience 6+ years of experience in release management or a similar role within a software development environment Experienced with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a programming/scripting language such as Golang (preferred) or Python Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with Golang strongly preferred. Ability to read and comprehend Golang and solve or debug Golang code strongly desired. Certifications in Kubernetes, project management, or related fields Solid release management experience for cloud service providers is highly preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse team environments Why Cisco? 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.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end release process, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver timely releases and improve the customer experience. Streamline installation processes, automate release workflows, and develop and maintain the platform using Golang and Kubernetes.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience, and at least six years of release management or similar experience. Candidates should have experience with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a programming or scripting language; Golang, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud service provider release experience are preferred.

About Cisco

Industry: Software Development

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.

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