Senior Software Automation Engineer (identity Security - Cortex Cloud)

Senior Software Automation Engineer (Identity Security - Cortex Cloud)

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Automation Engineer to drive our test efforts across the company. In your day to day you will be in charge of, first and foremost, product quality, design and plan required quality assurance tests. You will develop automation tests and needed infrastructure together with deployment to all known cloud providers using python, and working closely with a development team to address issues that were discovered. The role is deeply hands–on and requires a deep understanding of the product and the environments it runs.

Your Impact

• Work closely with our engineering teams to understand business requirements
• Create detailed and well–structured test plans based on requirements and features
• Design and create infrastructure and progression tests for new features
• Use your knowledge to perform thorough regression testing
• Identifying, reporting, documenting and tracking defect/bug issues
• Investigate, analyze and find the root causes for failed systems and software
• Communicate with all levels of the organization

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Automation Engineer using Python /Java/ Go
• A strong passion for product quality and continuous willingness to improve the product
• Experience with Linux
• Quick learner with a proven ability to master emerging technologies

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud–native technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, etc
• Experience with UI/Web manual/automation testing

Additional Information

Our QA engineers are a part of the engineering team. The core of our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity.

We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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