Principal Software Engineer - Backend, API

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% 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, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, 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 Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 65 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our team.   This is a hybrid role, reporting in the San Jose office 3 days a week. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Engineering, you'll be responsible for: 

• 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.

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 

• 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

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with data analysis and data analytics tools
• Experience with NoSQL databases, messaging services and in-memory cache is strongly preferred

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

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!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

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. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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