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# Software Engineer in Test (Big Data- Cloud Services)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Active Directory, Apache Tomcat, Big Data, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Elasticsearch, VMware ESX Servers, Apache Hadoop, Apache HBase, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), MongoDB, MySQL, RabbitMQ, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Scripting, Saltstack, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks, Apache Kafka, Docker
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-333621356537459/

## About the Role

+ 4+ years of experience in a QA position.
 + Experience with scripting and/or programming
 + Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and Radius
 + Experience with databases, such as MySQL, MongoDB, or similar
 + Experience with large data processing tools such as Hadoop, HBase, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, and Kafka
 + Experience with Python, Java, Tomcat, JS, Docker, VMWare ESX, and SaltStack is a plus
 + Experience testing network security products, preferably with firewalls and intrusion prevention
 + BS or MS in computer engineering or related technical field.
 + Excellent communication and collaborative skills

## Description

+ Develop tools and infrastructure to improve quality and efficiency of testing.
 + Responsible for functional testing of Palo Alto Networks' cloud services offering.
 + Develop and execute test plans and test cases.
 + Work closely with the Software Engineering, Product Management teams during product development from design to release.
 + Reproduce and debug issues found during and after software release.


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