Senior Software Development Engineer; Java

Senior Staff Software Development Engineer (Java)

Short Hills, New Jersey, USA

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.

The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

• Developing high-quality, secure, and reliable software that is scalable, performant, reusable, and extensible
• Designing and implementing scalable, high-availability distributed systems, microservices, and APIs (RESTful and SDKs) using technologies like Kafka, Flink, Redis and more
• Collaborating with front-end engineers to create user-friendly, responsive applications and provide endpoints that support intuitive interfaces
• Optimizing system performance, monitoring system health, troubleshooting issues, and exhibiting a Dev Ops mindset by working on continuous integration, provisioning, deployment, and version control

• 8+ years of experience in software application development, including expertise in Java and Quarkus frameworks, and building mult-tenancy architectures
• Extensive experience in cloud computing with AWS (preferably), and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable distributed systems with technologies such as Kafka, Redis and Mongo
• Proficient in version control systems like Git and test-driven development (TDD), ensuring high-quality software delivery
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or a comparable level of professional experience in software engineering with strong adaptability/ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment with minimal supervision

• Experience with data analysis and data analytics tools
• Experience with No
  
  SQL and SQL databases, messaging services and in-memory cache is strongly preferred
• Exposure to data ingestion mechanisms specifically Flink

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$154,000 - $220,000 USD

Base Pay Range applies to this role in the United States; actual pay may vary by location and other factors.

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees, including:

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal for more information.

Pay Transparency:
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. We provide reasonable accommodations in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who require pregnancy-related support.

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