Senior Staff Software Development Engineer at Zscaler

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Java coding in a highly distributed and enterprise-scale environment
  • Experience being on call and dealing with cloud incidents and writing RCAs
  • Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services on AWS/Azure
  • Good experience in Kafka, Druid, ElasticSearch
  • Bachelor Degree or Masters Degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • (Preferred) Experience building full CI/CD systems leveraging Kubernetes & web service frameworks
  • (Preferred) Experience building reliable and extensible data tiers for large scale web services (Postgres and Redis)
  • (Preferred) Experience with identity and access management systems like Okta, SAML protocols, and security services
  • (Preferred) Knowledge of OAuth

Responsibilities

  • Understanding how to build and operate high scale systems
  • Providing product wide architectural guidance, and making impactful changes

Skills

Java
Distributed Systems
High Scale Systems
Software Architecture
Cloud Computing
Multitenant Architecture

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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