**Role Summary:** We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead design, development, and optimization efforts within the Palo Alto Prisma suite, including Prisma Access and Prisma Cloud. This role involves working on cloud-native architectures, data-plane applications, and scalable infrastructure to support secure access and cloud operations. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Architecture & Development:** + Design and implement scalable software features for Prisma Access or Prisma Cloud. + Lead development of data-plane applications and cloud-native services. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PanOS features into Prisma platforms. + **Performance & Optimization:** + Profile and tune systems software for efficient cloud operation. + Optimize microservices and containerized workloads for performance and reliability. + **Collaboration & Leadership:** + Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth. + Participate in design reviews and technical strategy discussions. + Work closely with DevOps and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues. + **Testing & Automation:** + Build and automate performance testing scenarios. + Ensure high reliability and quality through rigorous testing and validation. **Required Qualifications:** + 9–13 years of experience in software engineering or cloud infrastructure. + Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or Go. + Deep understanding of operating systems (Linux/Unix), networking (TCP/IP, TLS), and cloud platforms. + Experience with microservices, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. + Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. **Preferred Experience:** + Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access or Prisma Cloud. + Exposure to cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). + Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible). + Strong debugging, profiling, and performance tuning skills. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.