Senior Automation Engineer(QA)

Palo Alto Networks•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! 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 Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer (QA) to drive test automation strategy, design, and execution across our products. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building scalable automation frameworks, strong programming skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software in fast-paced, agile environments.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in QA with strong focus on test automation
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium
Experience in API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Karate
Strong understanding of test frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, Mocha, etc.)
Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA

Nice To Haves

Experience in performance testing (JMeter, Gatling, etc.)
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong ownership and accountability
Ability to work independently and lead initiatives
Detail-oriented with a quality-first mindset

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks
Build automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend services
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure quality across the SDLC
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
Analyze test results, identify defects, and drive issues to closure
Mentor junior QA engineers and establish best practices for automation
Continuously improve test coverage, efficiency, and execution time
Participate in design reviews and provide inputs from a quality perspective