Staff Software Development Engineer - Java, Kafka, AWS

3 Months ago • 7 Years + • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Zscaler seeks an experienced Staff Software Engineer for its ZDX team. Responsibilities include leading development of a large-scale distributed platform using Java, streaming, event-driven architecture, and NoSQL databases; implementing best engineering practices; and collaborating with product managers and other teams to define functional specifications. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of experience in Core Java, concurrency, distributed computing, and scalable web services, along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with batch and stream processing frameworks (Spark/Kafka Streaming, Spring Batch) and metrics systems (Grafana, Prometheus) is crucial.
Must have:
  • 7+ years Core Java, Concurrency, Distributed Computing
  • Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with Spark/Kafka Streaming, Spring Batch
  • Metrics-driven development (Grafana, Prometheus)
  • Stakeholder management (business, product, operations)
Good to have:
  • Big data experience (Spark, Redshift)
  • Knowledge of NoSQL architectures and design principles
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

Job Details

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 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 15 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 Staff Software Engineer to join our ZDX team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you'll be responsible for:

  • Leading the development of our large-scale distributed platform by leveraging Java technology stack, Streaming, event-driven architecture, and NoSQL databases.
  • Developing and implement best engineering practices to optimize team productivity and delivery timelines.
  • Discussing with product managers, UX designers, and other backend teams to understand requirements and translate the same into functional specifications

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 7+ years experience in Core Java, Concurrency, Distributed Computing and Scalable web services
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Responsible for all stakeholder management including but not limited to business, product, and operations.
  • Experience using batch and stream processing frameworks like Spark/Kafka Streaming, Spring batch or equivalent
  • Metrics-driven development experience and experience using metrics systems like Grafana, Prometheus, etc

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Ability to write code that can perform efficiently in a big data setup
  • Experience with big-data technologies like Spark, Redshift, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of various DBMS systems including NoSQL architectures and design principles

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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.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

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.

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Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.

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