Manager, SW Engineering

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead based in Bengaluru, India. This role involves providing technical leadership to teams, ensuring software engineering principles are followed, and mentoring developers. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in enterprise software development and strong skills in Python and React.

The position emphasizes collaboration across teams, adherence to coding best practices, and continuous product improvement. Applicants must have a BE/B Tech/MCA or equivalent degree and experience leading development teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in designing & developing enterprise software.
• Minimum of 3 years leading a software development team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to backend and frontend developers & QA engineers.
• Engage with the team to provide architectural guidance for product enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering principles.

Skills

Python

React

Cloud-based solutions

Agile methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Education

BE / B Tech / MCA or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Provide technical leadership to a group of backend and frontend developers (React, Python, AWS serverless) & QA engineers. As an enthusiastic technologist, you will stay up-to-date with technological trends in the industry and continuously motivate engineers to leverage the best-in-class technology in building enterprise‑scale software.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a group of backend and frontend developers (React, Python, AWS serverless) & QA engineers.
• Actively engage with the team to provide technical and architectural guidance in building the next‑gen Identity Security Platform.
• Participate in continuous and iterative software development cycles with emphasis on code quality, supportability, scalability and performance.
• Ensure solid software engineering principles are adopted such as unit test automation, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, and ensure adherence to security coding guidelines.
• Manage the engineers’ career growth and aspirations.
• Work with other engineering teams, Product Management and field professionals to understand customer requirements for continuous product enhancements.
• Interface with the Support team to handle customer escalation issues; diagnose and fix product issues.
• Assist engineering leadership in hiring.

Required Qualifications

• BE / B Tech /MCA or equivalent.
• 12+ years of hands‑on experience in the design & development of building enterprise software.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a software development team as a tech/team lead.
• Expertise and hands‑on experience with Python or React or both.
• Good understanding of security and best practices.
• Experience with Agile, TDD, test methodologies and industry‑standard automation testing frameworks.
• Experience in creating technical and architectural documents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and collaborate across multiple groups and disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and drive them to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development of cloud‑based solutions, AWS will be a plus.
• Working experience with AWS Serverless architecture would be a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail].

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Immigration Sponsorship

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.