Software Engineer in Test (Wildfire)

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: protecting our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyberattacks. It’s not a small goal. It isn’t simple either, but we aren’t in this for the easy answer. As a company with a foundation in challenging the way things are done, we’re looking for innovators with a dedication to best. In return, your career will have a tangible impact – one that's working toward technology that affects every level of society.Our mission doesn’t happen by treading softly – no, it happens by defining an industry. It means building products that haven't been thought of. It means selling products with a solutions mindset. It means supporting the infrastructure of a company that moves at an incredible speed – intentionally – to stay ahead of the world’s next cyberthreat.Your CareerThe Senior SQA Engineer (Wildfire) is responsible for automation and testing of Palo Alto Networks cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with the Software Engineering team during product development and release. You will participate in a fast, educational work environment, with short release cycles. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated tests, the automation framework, and implementing QA processes - including writing test plans and test cases. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining tools to improve the efficiency of deployment and maintenance of the cloud system.Your Impact

Intermediate to advanced level Python coding skills

Experience in developing automation frameworks is preferred

Ability to design tools, libraries in automation framework

Experience with database technologies (MQSL, Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)

Experience with REST API automation and concepts

Experience with Continuous Integration systems like Jenkins

Experience with cloud products such as AWS is a plus

Experience with writing complex test cases/plans and execution

Experience with QA methodologies and release cycles

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Your Experience

Understanding how web services are deployed, maintained and updated

Experience with Curl, WGET, SSH, and FTP

Experience with SSL, DNS, TCP, and UDP networking is a plus

Experience working with APIs is a plus

Experience with Linux system administration

Experience with database clusters (MySQL)

Proven track record of learning new technologies

The TeamTo 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 them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled chance to create the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. To learn more about our dedication to inclusion and innovation, visit our Life at Palo Alto Networks page at https://www.facebook.com/LifeatPaloAltoNetworks/ and our diversity at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/company/about-us/inclusion-diversity website.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.Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .#LI-Dreese2EOE Protected Veterans/Disability.