Palo Alto Networks
Sr Backend Engineer Application team - ASPM (Cortex Cloud )
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job DescriptionYour Career
The Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) group is leading the development of a revolutionary security product that will redefine the AppSec landscape. We operate with speed and agility, continuously gathering feedback from the field to deliver the most accurate solution and solve real problems for our customers
Join us as a top-tier Backend Developer to innovate with a diverse tech stack. We're searching for someone passionate about cloud-native solutions, with experience in GCP, Kubernetes (K8s), and TypeScript.
Your Impact
Be a key contributor to designing and building our cloud-native platform that secures the modern software development ecosystem, focusing on application security posture
Own complex backend features from concept to production, directly shaping the core infrastructure and services of this critical security offering.
Partner with product managers, architects, and engineers to deliver impactful, high-quality security solutions to our customers.
Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to improve development velocity and enhance the capabilities of our product.
Be an advocate for clean code, scalable architecture, and strong engineering practices.
Your Experience
5+ years of experience in backend development
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js
Experience working with databases such as BigQuery, MongoDB, or relational SQL systems
Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP) and cloud-native architectures
A self-driven,independent, leader and fast learner with a proactive approach to solving problems
Experience with high scale production systems
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with team members and product team
Advantage
Security knowledge
Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience required
IaC (Infrastructure as Code) - Terraform, Cloud Formation, Pulumi, etc.
CI/CD methodologies and relevant tools (such as Jenkins, Github actions, CircleCI)
Orchestrated and managed containerized applications using Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and self-healing of microservices
The Team
Our engineering team is at the core of our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.
We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
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Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
Palo Alto Networks Santa Clara, California, USA Office
Designed to build connections, provide transparency and support productive work, the campus fosters community and conversation through cafes, amenities and other social hubs, keeping Palo Alto Networks unique culture thriving as it continues to grow and scale.
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