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# IT Software Engineer

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,000.0 - $170,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Django Web Framework, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Fastapi, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Containerization, Kubernetes, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Docker
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-it-software-engineer-fedramp-paloaltonetworks-com-10342000

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent military experience.
 * 5-8 years of professional experience as a software engineer.
 * 5+ years of experience with Python, using frameworks like Django or FastAPI to build fault-tolerant microservice/web architectures.
 * Strong experience with front-end technologies including JavaScript, React, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.
 * Solid hands-on experience designing and building scalable solutions that leverage relational and NoSQL databases.

Preferred:

 * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
 * Experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes.
 * Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major cloud providers.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
 * Native AI

## Description

As a Staff IT Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge services and applications that scale effortlessly. You will influence our architecture, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver extraordinary results. This role is a key player in our fast-paced environment, working with a versatile tech stack including Python, Django, FastAPI, ReactJS, GraphQL, Docker, and Kubernetes within the Google Cloud Platform., * Design, develop, test, deploy, and enhance cutting-edge, scalable services and applications.

 * Deliver high-quality, meticulously detailed code for complex software solutions, ensuring robustness and performance.
 * Proactively collaborate and exchange information with product managers and cross-functional teams to turn ambitious visions into reality.
 * Work side-by-side with leads and architects on solution design to create innovative and game-changing system architectures.
 * Actively participate in the hiring process and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
 * Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing practical, long-term solutions.
 * Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, challenging the status quo to drive innovation and efficiency.