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# Backend/Core Java Engineer (Public Cloud Security)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Backend, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Api Design, Service Stack, Microservices
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-310736056565525/

## About the Role

+ Be a self-starter, able to learn independently and adapt fast.
 + BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
 + 6+ years experience as hands-on Java Software Engineer in a distributed /cloud-based product.
 + Scaling issues with MongoDB and ElasticSearch
 + Cloud Experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
 + Strong experience with distributed systems and cloud engineering.
 + Knowledge/Experience in building Micro Services and API's.
 + Experience with Spring Tecnologies and proficient with Python.
 + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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## Description

PALO ALTO NETWORKS® is the next-generation security company, leading a new era in cybersecurity by safely enabling applications and preventing cyber breaches for tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. If you are motivated, intelligent, creative, hard-working and want to make an impact, then this job is for you!
The API-Based Security team is responsible for building our latest SaaS and Public Cloud security products. Our fast-growing cloud service provides next-generation security for enterprise cloud deployments. Our team is looking for a Backend/Core Java Engineer for our SaaS Engineering team
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
We're looking for a Backend/Core Java Engineer that has experience working with Java (Spring Technologies) in developing distributed systems. Technology stack includes Java / MongoDB / AWS / ElasticSearch.
RESPONSIBILITIES

 + Execute on the software development strategy to enhance our fast-moving highly distributed system.
 + Understand and implement software development/engineering lifecycle concepts to drive features from conception to delivery.
 + Collaborate closely with the product management , dev-ops and QA teams to achieve quality releases.
 + Work hand-in-hand with customer support, documentation and downstream teams to enable customer success.
 + Make appropriate trade-offs to optimize time-to-release, while maintaining performance and scalability requirements.
 + Clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams.


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