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Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer (Java/API)

Bangalore, IND

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. 

We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering team on a hybrid basis in Bangalore, reporting to the Director, Software Engineering. 

You will contribute as a development engineer within our Engineering team, helping to build and enhance the world’s largest cloud security platform. You will bring your vision and passion to a team of experts enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility through a cloud-first strategy.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

  • Develop high-quality software that is performant, scalable, reusable, extensible, secure, supportable, reliable APIs
  • Write microservices, develop and extend in-house APIs, write client-side code which interacts with other APIs (RESTful and SDKs)
  • Work with front-end engineers to understand user requirements and provide endpoints that help accomplish building appealing interfaces
  • Exhibit DevOps mindset - Work on continuous integration, including provisioning, deployment, testing, and version control of the software
  • Participate in strategic contributions like system design, and guiding long-term architecture

Who You Are (Success Profile)

  • You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful
  • You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution
  • You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact
  • You think at scale. You connect your day-to-day work to the larger company mission and think globally. You build solutions, processes, and teams that are not just effective today but are built to last and support a high-growth, global organization
  • You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when it’s hard. You hold yourself and others to a high standard of accountability and build trust by matching your words with consistent, transparent action

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in the full software development life cycle (SDLC), with a focus on building scalable enterprise applications
  • Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and the Spring Framework with a strong understanding of Cloud Native principles
  • Proven experience deploying and managing applications on Docker and Kubernetes within public cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead technical decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment with minimal supervision
  • Expertise in building distributed, cloud-native applications using Dapr and Kubernetes, with a specific focus on resilience, scalability, and observability

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Hands-on experience with reactive frameworks such as Quarkus (Mutiny) or Spring WebFlux to build non-blocking, highly responsive applications
  • Proficiency in or willingness to switch between programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, Java) based on architectural needs
  • Practical experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, specifically using GitLab CI

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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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