Senior Staff IT Software Engineer (Platform Engineering) @ Palo Alto Networks

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Staff IT Software Engineer in Infrastructure Platform Engineering to join our innovative and fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and deploying scalable, secure, and efficient microservices solutions for Infrastructure while mentoring other engineers and contributing to our technology strategy.

Your Impact

• Software Development - Design, develop, and maintain scalable infrastructure services across verticals such as Network, Compute, DB,etc.

• System Design - Architect and implement complex systems with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability, applying best practices in system design and design patterns

• Microservices Development - Build and support production-grade microservices using REST API frameworks such as Flask, Django, etc.

• Cloud Platforms - Leverage public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) to build and deploy software while ensuring high availability and performance

• Orchestration & Optimization - Implement infrastructure orchestration services and frameworks to optimize deployment pipelines and reduce manual effort

• Collaboration - Work closely with cross-functional teams including SREs, Network Engineers, product teams, and security engineers to align development efforts with business objectives

• Critical Thinking - Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges in software and infrastructure engineering

Your Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on infrastructure and software development

• Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python/Go/Java

• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles

• Knowledge of REST API frameworks like Flask and Django

• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Strong problem-solving skills and a critical thinking mindset

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent military experience