Zscaler is looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join their team to develop high-quality, secure, and reliable software that is scalable, performant, reusable, and extensible for their cloud security platform.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in software application development, including expertise in Java and Spring frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security
- Extensive experience in cloud computing with AWS, GCP, or other cloud providers, and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
- Proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable distributed systems with technologies such as Kafka and DynamoDB
- Proficient in version control systems like Git and test-driven development (TDD), ensuring high-quality software delivery
- Strong adaptability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment with minimal supervision
- Experience with data analysis and data analytics tools
- Experience with NoSQL databases, messaging services and in-memory cache is strongly preferred
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 and Elasticsearch
- 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
- Mentoring junior engineers and new developers to enhance team competency and growth.
Other
- This is a hybrid role, reporting in the San Jose office 3 days a week.
- Reporting to the Sr. Director of Engineering
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
