Staff Software Engineer-Java

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

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. 

Our general and administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world's cloud security leader.

We're looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our IT Cloud Engineering team. Reporting to the Director, Integration and Automation, you'll be responsible to:

• Participate in product development for Federal customers, addressing FedRAMP needs and creating secure infrastructure with cross-functional teams.
• Engage with customers to gather requirements, create a product roadmap, and guide the team in delivering the product.
• Deliver scalable, highly available, and performant products in AWS (or similar cloud environments).
• Design and develop full stack applications and services using AWS or equivalent technologies.
• Implement DevOps concepts, build CI/CD pipelines, monitor production issues, and handle platform engineering for on-premise application stacks..

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Over 3 years of experience with government cloud accreditations, including FedRAMP and Impact Level.
• 8+ years of programming expertise in Python, Java (Core Java, Java Spring, Spring Boot), C/C++, MongoDB, NodeJS, Angular, Express, and ReactJS, with 3+ years of focused experience in Core Java and Java Spring frameworks.
• 3+ years designing and developing REST APIs, services, and applications using full-stack components in AWS or similar cloud environments.
• Extensive experience (3+ years) with AWS stacks (EKS, Load Balancers, Queues, Kafka, SQL/NoSQL databases), Docker, DevOps tools, and platform engineering with products like Tosca, UIPath, Apache, Nginx, WebLogic, and Tomcat in both on-premises and cloud environments.

Note- U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to the nature of the customers assigned to this role

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Have handled SDLC cycle for Federal customers.
• You have experience working with remote teams, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Have experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers and other partners, able to guide junior engineers and engage leadership teams.

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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

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