Sr Software Engineer (Cloud Management Platform)

Company Description

Our Mission

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

Our Cloud Management Platform group is in search of a passionate Software Engineer responsible to develop and design our scalable microservices used to activate all Palo Alto Networks cloud products. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our Shared Services team. We want passionate engineers who love to code, build great products and bring new ideas in all facets of software development. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

• Design, architecture, and implementation of complex software systems on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS)
• Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management systems on top of OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and LDAP
• Develop web services using Node.js and frameworks like Hapi or ExpressJS
• Manage and optimize infrastructure on Linux, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed and cloud-based systems
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment and integration processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable and secure solutions

Qualifications

Your Experience

• MS/BS in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent military experience
• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on system architecture and design
• Experience in cloud platforms (GCP or AWS) and cloud-native architectures
• Experience in Node.js and frameworks such as Hapi or ExpressJS
• Knowledge of web service development and AuthN/AuthZ protocols (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP)
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and tools, with experience in Linux, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Experience with network protocols (TCP, HTTP, DNS, TLS)
• Familiarity with cryptographic technologies (certificates, signing, encryption) and the ability to apply them effectively in secure system designs
• Expertise in performance tuning to ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of software systems
• Experience in building highly available distributed architectures
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• High degree of initiative and adaptability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Additional Information

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address