Senior Backend Engineer (Avalor) at Zscaler

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience with Java/Spring Boot developing SaaS applications
Proficient in microservices environment, including experience with cloud and Kubernetes
Experience working on a production-grade product with dozens of end users who connect to it on a daily basis
B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining high-quality, scalable backend services within a microservices architecture using Java/Spring Boot and participate in design from scratch to production
Delivering high quality features for our high-scale web environment
Monitoring the performance and cost of the services in production
Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to improve our technology stack and development processes
Integrating with other team members (backend/frontend/product/UX)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaSpring BootMicroservicesBackend DevelopmentScalable ServicesWeb EnvironmentPerformance Monitoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the minimum qualifications for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

Candidates must have 4+ years of experience with Java/Spring Boot developing SaaS applications, proficiency in microservices including cloud and Kubernetes, experience with production-grade products used by dozens of daily end users, and a B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field.

Is this a remote or hybrid position?

This is a hybrid position.

What does Zscaler's company culture emphasize?

Zscaler builds high-performing teams focused on execution, customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, accountability, transparency, and constructive debate to deliver impact quickly and with high quality.

What experience will make me stand out for this role?

Experience with AWS and leading features with other team members or cross teams will make you stand out.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Zscaler

Cloud-based cybersecurity and secure gateway services

About Zscaler

Zscaler provides cloud-based information security services, focusing on internet, web, and cloud security. Its platform functions as a secure gateway that inspects all internet traffic between users and applications, ensuring that threats are identified and stopped before they can access a client's network. This service is offered through a subscription model, allowing large enterprises and government organizations to select the level of security that meets their needs. Zscaler differentiates itself from competitors by offering a strong partner program that enhances market reach and provides partners with training and resources. The company's goal is to support secure digital transformation for its clients by delivering reliable security solutions.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$148.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Supportive parental & family leave

On-demand learning & development

Company-sponsored volunteering

Global tuition assistance program

Guilt-free paid time off

Risks

Emerging cybersecurity firms may erode Zscaler's market share.

Economic downturns could impact Zscaler's subscription-based revenue model.

The retirement of CFO Mr. Canessa may lead to financial instability.

Differentiation

Zscaler offers a 100% cloud-based security platform, eliminating on-premise hardware needs.

The company is a Gartner magic quadrant leader for secure web gateways.

Zscaler's platform inspects all internet traffic, ensuring threats are neutralized pre-network.

Upsides

Zscaler's FY/25 guidance was revised upward, indicating strong financial performance.

The partnership with Bharti Airtel enhances Zscaler's zero-trust architecture offerings.

Zscaler's hiring of government experts strengthens its position in the public sector.

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