About this role
Lead architect role to design and deliver automated testing and tooling for Palo Alto Networks' cloud security solutions. Focus on AI-powered testing, building robust automation frameworks, and integrating with CI/CD in large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect next-gen platforms and testing strategies
- Leverage AI to enhance testing efficiency and code quality
- Integrate LLM-powered assistants and agentic workflows
- Design internal tools, SDKs, and frameworks
- Build automation frameworks with observability and CI/CD integration
Technical Overview
Stack includes Python, Pytest, Selenium, Playwright, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes; Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP; AI tooling with LLMs; Observability; SDKs and internal tools; cloud-native services; AI-driven defect prediction and root cause analysis.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior software automation/test engineer with 9+ years of experience in building scalable QA tooling for large-scale cloud/SaaS environments, strong Python and AI tooling experience, and expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). They should have hands-on experience with AI/ML tooling, LLMs, and AI-assisted testing, plus CI/CD, observability, and distributed systems.
Must-Have Skills
9+ years in software tooling or infrastructure engineeringStrong programming skills in PythonExperience leveraging AI/ML technologies (LLMsagentic frameworksprompt engineering)Deep understanding of public cloud platforms (AWSGCPAzure) and building tools that leverage cloud-native servicesDemonstrated experience designing complex tooling frameworks from scratch with a focus on scalability and extensibilityProficiency in integrating technologies such as PytestSeleniumPlaywrightTerraformDockerand KubernetesBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer ScienceElectrical Engineeringor a related field
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in cloud security or an equivalent relevant domain is advantageous
Tools & Platforms
PythonPytestSeleniumPlaywrightTerraformDockerKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformGoogle Cloud PlatformMicrosoft AzureAzureCI/CD
Required Skills
9+ years in software tooling or infrastructure engineeringPythonPytestSeleniumPlaywrightTerraformDockerKubernetesAWSAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Cloud PlatformMicrosoft AzureCI/CDObservabilityLLMSagentic workflowsRetrieval-Augmented GenerationRAGAI/MLInfrastructure as Code
Hard Skills
PythonPytestSeleniumPlaywrightTerraformDockerKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPMicrosoft AzureAzureCI/CDObservabilityRetrieval-Augmented GenerationRAGLLMsagentic workflowsprompt engineeringfine-tuned modelsAIAI/MLInfrastructure as CodeCloud-native services9+ years
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringteamworkcommunicationproblem-solvingownershipadaptabilitytime managementcollaborationstrategic thinking
Keywords for Your Resume
Principal Software Automation/Test EngineerPalo Alto NetworksAILLMsagentic workflowsRetrieval-Augmented GenerationRAGfine-tuned modelshallucination mitigationhuman-in-the-loop reviewPythonPytestSeleniumPlaywrightTerraformDockerKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPMicrosoft AzureAzureCI/CDobservabilitycloud-native services9+ yearsBachelor’s degree
Deal Breakers
Lack of 9+ years in software tooling or infrastructure engineering, No experience with Python, Pytest, Selenium, Playwright, Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree not met, Role requires onsite in Headquarters, CA
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