Principal Software Test Engineer (Strata Cloud Manager)

TieTalent; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), where you'll ensure the quality of innovative cybersecurity products. You'll work with a talented team, engage with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP, and help shape the future of cybersecurity through automation and testing.

Benefits

FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account

Mental and financial health resources

Personalized learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases.
• Experience developing REST API test automation using Python/Pytest.
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute test automation for software testing.
• Work closely with Software Engineering and Product Management teams.
• Verify security features and performance under stress testing.

Skills

Test Automation

Collaborative Skills

Troubleshooting

Python

JavaScript

Selenium

Networking Concepts

Cloud Technologies

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

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Base pay range

$147,000.00/yr - $225,500.00/yr

About

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

The Cloud Management Platform is a public cloud delivered management platform to manage all Palo Alto Networks Next generation network security solutions.

It's an easy-to-use, scalable and secure platform to operationalize complex deployments using the Palo Alto Networks network security portfolio.

You will work in a team of highly motivated engineers building a highly scalable and secure multi-tenant public cloud solution to manage devices in physical, virtual or container form factors.

We are looking for passionate engineers that can code and build great products as well as leaders that can own and deliver.

Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop and execute test automation to test software features on our next-generation security platform as part of our Cloud Management Platform.
• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans that cover all possible test cases to verify feature functionality for customer use cases.
• Develop and maintain test automation and framework.
• Develop tools and infrastructure that enable engineers to build, test and release features confidently and continuously.
• Work closely with the Software Engineering, Product Management teams during product development from design to release.
• Understand customer configurations. debug, reproduce, verify fixes and add new test cases for issues uncovered in customer deployments.
• Verify endurance and scale testing to validate robust feature functionality under stress.
• Mix in your creative skills with a focused testing approach to produce the best quality products in cybersecurity
• You will also have the chance to work on different public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to automate cloud management platform
• Configure, build and expand both Functional and System Testbeds
• Be involved in a rigorous approach to testing for specifications, assist the team with testing methods or tools for new testing
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities. Debug issues found during testing and verify bug fixes once they are resolved.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDETmethodologies, tools, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Experience developing test automation for REST APIs using Python/Pytest
• UI automation/testing experience using Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
• Experience in building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network/Cloud Security required.
• Good understanding of networking concepts, L2-L7 protocols
• Testing network security products, preferably with firewalls is a plus.
• Experience with Cloud Technologies such AWS/Azure/GCP
• Experience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer.
  
  

Additional Information

The Team

Our engineering team is at 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. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

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.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $147000 - $225500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

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

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.

Nice-to-have skills

• Python
• pytest
• Selenium
• JavaScript
• Java
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• Linux
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Santa Clara, California
  
  

Work experience

• QA Test Automation
• Frontend
• Mobile
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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