Senior Software Development Engineer

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% 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.

Avalor curates and contextualizes data from hundreds of security and business tools to help companies understand and address their riskiest problems. Our robust data platform and strong security modules provide immediate and secure benefits to our customers. If you're passionate about data and helping companies improve their security posture, we'd love to have you join Avalor as we make the world a more secure place.

Responsibilities

We're looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you'll be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services within a cutting-edge microservices architecture using Java/Spring Boot and Python, delivering high-scale features from inception to production.
• Optimize performance, cost, and reliability of the services in production while ensuring efficient data management across diverse stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redshift, Snowflake, etc.).
• Stay ahead of industry trends, driving innovation in semantic layers, query optimizations, and analytics capabilities to refine and expand our technology stack.
• Operate seamlessly across teams—including product, UX, and frontend—while mentoring junior engineers and elevating the team's capabilities.
  
  

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 5+ years of proven experience in backend development (Java/Spring Boot) and microservices architecture (AWS, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, SQS, Tilt).
• Advanced expertise in query optimization, data analytics, and building semantic layers.
• Robust problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• A self-driven learner with a passion for exploring new technologies and innovating solutions.
  
  

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field
  
  

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. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

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

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to 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.

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Pay Transparency

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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.