Palo Alto Networks NGFW group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished QA/Automation engineer with experience in validating core networking & security features in the QA team.
Requirements
- Strong automation skills in Python
- Deep working knowledge in TCP/IP, application layer protocols (HTTP/HTTPS/SMTP etc)
- Exceptional skills in problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis.
- Good understanding of Enterprise and SaaS products, with the ability to participate in the design, code review, and deployment of scalable software systems.
- Experience with customer engagements (both proactive and reactive) and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ability to leverage AI tools to improve testing efficiency and code quality.
- Experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins) is highly pr
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end validation for critical networking and security features, solving key customer problems.
- Drive quality initiatives by collaborating with development, QA, and DevOps teams to achieve the best quality and to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues.
- Innovate by suggesting and implementing improvements to the QA process and automation frameworks.
- Mentor and coach new team members, including participating in interviews to help grow the team's capabilities.
- Adapt by staying updated with advancements and the usage of AI (for coding, quality processes, etc.), evaluating their relevance, and incorpo
Other
- 6+ years of experience in QA and automation specifically in networking, security products or services
- Graduate degree (BS or MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar technical discipline or equivalent military experience required
- We are looking for highly motivated engineers who have intellectual curiosity, love the challenge of solving complex problems with variable factors and creativity in obtaining solutions.
- We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level.
- Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams towards achieving a common goal.
