Senior Staff Software Development Engineer at Zscaler

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

Requirements

  • 10+ years of deep and relevant experience in automated testing, including design and development of test automation frameworks
  • Strong coding experience in Python
  • Proficiency in automation tools/platforms like Pytest, Selenium or equivalent for UI, API and CLI based automation
  • Expertise in networking protocols, connectivity testing, and internet security concepts (SSL, TLS, VPN, Zero Trust)
  • Solid understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, BitBucket etc
  • Extensive experience with API testing using tools such as Postman, REST-Assured, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with cloud-based deployment architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) (Preferred)
  • Proven track record of working in Agile methodologies, delivering complex projects with high-quality outputs (Preferred)
  • Excellent debugging, verification, and analytical skills to identify issues and root causes (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to developing automated function test cases, building test infrastructure for the product needs and mentoring the juniors
  • Developing and maintaining the automation framework. Use in-house and modern tools to enable automation of network security products, scheduling of runs, etc
  • Implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient automation runs

Skills

Test Automation
Automation Framework
Test Infrastructure
QA Engineering
Software Development
Endpoint Protection
Cloud Security
Mentoring

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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