Principal Software Engineer - Cloud, AI & Security

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Engineer Software to join a team delivering Identity Directory services and user management. You will design, develop, test, and deploy using AWS serverless, CDK and C#, collaborating with security architects and product teams.

This role focuses on scalable, secure SaaS solutions with high NFRs. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in cloud microservices, strong code design, and experience in AI-assisted development tools, joining a team that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering related field.
• +10 years of experience in C#/Java/Python/Go in cloud-based microservice environments.
• Hands-on development with .NET Core.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code or Copilot.
• Fluent in English with strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Practice all software development life cycle in an agile environment.
• Design and implement infrastructure of the system.
• Research and implement sophisticated cyber security mechanisms.
• Explore new technologies to stay at cutting edge solutions.
• Contribute to feature design and implementation to advance the product.
• Participate in iterative engineering cycles focusing on quality, scalability and performance.

Skills

C#/Java/Python/Go

.NET Core

Cloud-based microservices

AI-assisted development tools

English communication

Proactive improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub/Jenkins/Artifactory

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Engineer Software to join a team delivering Identity Directory services and user management. You will design, develop, test, and deploy using AWS serverless, CDK and C#, collaborating with security architects and product teams.

This role focuses on scalable, secure SaaS solutions with high NFRs. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in cloud microservices, strong code design, and experience in AI-assisted development tools, joining a team that values