Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer - Java, API

About the role

Zscaler is looking for a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer specializing in Java and API to join its Zero Trust Exchange team in Santa Clara, California. The role reports to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering and involves shaping the future of Zscaler technology, particularly the Zscaler Client Cloud Platform, working closely with the executive team and leading a team.

Key responsibilities

• Take the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service to the next level in reliability, availability and scalability
• Act as a key decision-maker for product architecture
• Collaborate with architects from other product areas on roadmaps
• Help maintain a positive team culture

Required profile

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in application development using Java
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar discipline
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade security or networking products
• Hands-on experience with highly scalable cloud-based solutions such as AWS and GCP
• Proven curiosity and use of AI tools, with a track record of integrating new technologies

Required skills

• Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture and RESTful APIs
• Kubernetes, microservices, relational and NoSQL databases, Hibernate, CI/CD
• JavaScript and jQuery, with knowledge of security, authentication/authorization and encryption best practices
• Preferred: streaming data processing, identity and access management (Okta, SAML, OAuth, PAM), and React.js

What we offer

• Base pay range of $180,000-$225,000 USD
• Health plans, vacation and sick time, parental leave and retirement options
• Education reimbursement and in-office perks