Senior Backend Engineer — Cloud Security Platform

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Cortex Cloud platform and help build cloud security solutions for developers. You will shape backend features, drive performance and reliability, and own critical data pipelines and persistence layers.

The role emphasizes meaningful ownership, collaboration with product teams, and delivering scalable, secure software to protect users’ digital ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience in scalable systems.
• 2+ years with TypeScript and Node.js in production.
• Experience with BigQuery, MongoDB, or relational SQL databases.
• Cloud infrastructure experience, preferably GCP.
• Self-driven leader with proactive problem-solving and strong collaboration.

Skills

Backend development

TypeScript/Node.js

Scalable systems

Cloud infrastructure

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

BigQuery

MongoDB

SQL databases

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Cortex Cloud platform and help build cloud security solutions for developers. You will shape backend features, drive performance and reliability, and own critical data pipelines and persistence layers.

The role emphasizes meaningful ownership, collaboration with product teams, and delivering scalable, secure software to protect users’ digital ecosystems.