Senior Staff Software Test Engineer (Strata Cloud Manager)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

104k-196k

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Staff Software Test Engineer (Strata Cloud Manager) role at Palo Alto Networks involves ensuring the quality and reliability of their cloud management platform, which is a scalable, secure, multi-tenant public cloud solution for managing network security devices across physical, virtual, and container environments. The position is part of a team building innovative cybersecurity products, emphasizing collaboration, high-level communication, and continuous learning within a company committed to disruptive innovation and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and execute test automation to test software features on the next-generation security platform as part of the 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
Configure, build and expand both Functional and System Testbeds
Assist the team with testing methods or tools for new testing and ensure rigorous testing for specifications
Debug issues found during testing and verify bug fixes once they are resolved

Requirements

Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies, 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
Good understanding of networking concepts, L2-L7 protocols
Experience with Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP
BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent military experience
4 - 10 years' experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer

Nice to Have

Experience in testing network security products, preferably with firewalls
Experience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes

Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent military experience

Benefits & Perks

Compensation between $104,000 and $195,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and a bonus
Employee benefits as described in the company's benefits overview

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters a culture of problem-solving, risk-taking, and challenging the cybersecurity status quo. The company values diversity, collaboration, and innovation, emphasizing ongoing learning, inclusion, and providing support for personal wellbeing through various programs. They promote an environment that encourages teamwork, high-level communication, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of cybersecurity.

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