Senior Staff Software Development Engineer (Java) at Zscaler

Short Hills, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software application development, including expertise in Java and Quarkus frameworks, and building multi-tenancy architectures
Extensive experience in cloud computing with AWS (preferably), and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
Proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable distributed systems with technologies such as Kafka, Redis and Mongo
Proficient in version control systems like Git and test-driven development (TDD), ensuring high-quality software delivery
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or a comparable level of professional experience in software engineering
Strong adaptability/ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Developing high-quality, secure, and reliable software that is scalable, performant, reusable, and extensible
Designing and implementing scalable, high-availability distributed systems, microservices, and APIs (RESTful and SDKs) using technologies like Kafka, Flink, Redis and more
Collaborating with front-end engineers to create user-friendly, responsive applications and provide endpoints that support intuitive interfaces
Optimizing system performance, monitoring system health, troubleshooting issues, and exhibiting a DevOps mindset by working on continuous integration, provisioning, deployment, and version control

Skills

Java

Software Development

Cloud Security

Scalable Systems

AI Innovations

Zero Trust

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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