Sr Backend Software Engineer (Remote)
Company: Palo Alto Networks
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks - everything
starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of
choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a
world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.
These aren't easy goals to accomplish - but we're not here for
easy. We're here for better. 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.Disruption is at the core of
our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our
employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to
how we work. We're changing the nature of work from benefits to
learning, location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated
every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And
because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their
individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and
help us all evolve, together.Job DescriptionYour CareerAs a
Back-end Engineer, you will be responsible for designing,
developing and delivering highly scalable services and applications
within the Services Innovation Engineering Team. We use
technologies like Python, Django, FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes and
operate on the Google Cloud Platform. You will be expected to get
up to speed on existing codebases and participate in architectural
discussions where your feedback will shape the future design of the
SIET architecture. You are expected to be a lifelong learner who
continuously strives to improve your Engineering craftsmanship by
learning cross-functionally. This is a highly collaborative
environment where you will be expected to work closely with your
team members, product management, and members of service/product
teams. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our
culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level
and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.Our
Engineering team is all about helping our clients achieve better
security through the adoption of security best practices leveraging
the Palo Alto Networks platform with a prevention orientation. We
are revolutionizing how quickly customers can maximize the value of
their security investment, by incorporating an automation mindset,
coupled with a methodology focus to help overcome barriers which
may be in the way of improving security posture.Your Impact
- Design, test, develop, deploy, maintain and improve software
assets
- Deliver high-quality code through hands-on development with
attention to detail
- Analyze/Research issues and provide solutions to resolve them
quickly
- Enjoy mentoring others on development processes
- Actively participate in solution design with leads and
architectsQualificationsYour Experience
- 5+ years professional experience as a software
engineerExperience With The Following
- Python utilizing Django or FastAPI to build fault-tolerant
microservice/web architectures
- Docker or similar container management tooling
- Object Oriented Programming / Object-Oriented Design
Patterns
- Familiarity with cloud architecture, development, and
deployment practices
- Solid hands-on designing and building scalable solutions that
leverage relational databases
- Building RESTful APIs
- Building GraphQL APIs a plus
- ElasticSearch or other similar NoSQL databases a plusAdditional
InformationThe TeamTo stay ahead of the curve, it's critical to
know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we're
facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is
the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that
proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of
our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing
cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating - challenging the way
we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers
aren't shy about building products to solve problems no one has
pursued before. They 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.Our engineering team is provided with an
unrivaled chance to create the products and practices that will
support our company growth over the next decade, defining the
cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of
how incredible people products can transform a business, this is
the team for you. If you don't wait for directions, instead,
identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get
better, this is your new career.Our CommitmentWe're trailblazers
that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status
quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse
teams innovating, together.Palo Alto Networks is evolving and
changing the nature of work to meet the needs of our employees now
and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work.
From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we've rethought
and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto
Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee
based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push
boundaries and help us all evolve, 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
accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.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.Disclosure required by sb19-085
(8-5-20) of the minimum compensation (includes on-target earnings =
base + on target incentives for sales roles) for this role to be
located in the state of Colorado. If hired in Colorado, this
position starts at $83,900/yr. Depending on the position offered,
restricted stock units and incentive or bonus pay may be provided
as part of this compensation package. Additional benefits may be
found here.Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks
Jobs
- Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by
country.
- Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be
vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
- The job requires accessing a company worksite
- The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer
has implemented such requirements
- You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this
particular position based on your location or job requirements,
please inquire with the recruiter.
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