> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1959030-sr-sqa-engineer-wildfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1959030-sr-sqa-engineer-wildfire). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Sr SQA Engineer (Wildfire)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), CURL, Linux System Administration, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Web Services, Transport Layer Security, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Cassandra, Palo Alto Networks, Api Design, Restful APIs, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-279971022897948/

## About the Role

PALO ALTO NETWORKS® is the fastest-growing security company in history. We offer the chance to be part of an important mission: ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job is for you!, + 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:

 + Understanding of 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.

## Description

The Senior Staff Software Engineer in Test (Cloud) is responsible for automation and testing of Palo Alto Networks cloud infrastructure. This role will interface with the Software Engineering team during product development and release. The engineer will participate in a fast, educational work environment, with short release cycles. The engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated tests, automation framework, implementing QA processes, including writing test plans, test cases. The engineer will also be responsible for developing and maintaining tools to improve efficiency of deployment and maintenance of the cloud system.


## Related Videos

- [Don’t Insert Crazy! On cURL and AI Slop - Daniel Stenberg](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1796-don-t-insert-crazy-on-curl-and-ai-slop-daniel-stenberg)
- [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis)
- [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of)
- [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see)
- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [Capture the Flag 101](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/416-capture-the-flag-101)

## Related Articles

- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)
- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)
- [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing)