Staff Software Development Engineer

Hyderabad · Bangalore · Mohalilead

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A solid understanding of Security, Authentication/Authorization, and encryption best practices. Experience in application development using Java,

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EngineeringSoftware Development Engineer

About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer to join our Shared Platform Services team. This is a hybrid role based in Mohali / Hyderabad/ Bangalore/ , reporting to the Sr. Manager Software Engineering. Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we continue to scale. With more than 100 patents and extensive plans for enhancing services, our multitenant architecture has established us as the cloud security leader for over 15 million users worldwide. We invite you to bring your vision and passion to our team of architects and engineers who are enabling global organizations to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

Responsibilities

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→Lead the end-to-end design and development of large-scale, complex features for the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud Service, driving key technical initiatives from initial concept to final execution.
→Take full accountability for core product functionality, ensuring high performance, scalability, and seamless integration within the cloud ecosystem.
→Partner closely with Product Management, Development, and Cloud Operations teams to align on product vision and ensure a smooth, synchronized release lifecycle.
→Define robust deployment procedures and implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the long-term stability and health of new features.
→Champion product excellence by troubleshooting critical customer issues and delivering high-quality, resilient code within a fast-paced, high-velocity environment.

You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, seeing dynamic environments as the raw material to build something meaningful.
You act like an owner with a passion for the mission and a bias for action, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
You are a problem-solver who is energized by finding solutions to the hardest challenges, knowing that solving them delivers the biggest impact.
You are a learner with a growth mindset who actively seeks feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate.
You are driven by innovation and have a deep curiosity for how things work, always seeking a better, more secure, and scalable way to accelerate transformation.

Requirements

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5 years of hands-on experience specifically in developing web applications and microservices.
Deep proficiency in Enterprise Java, Object-Oriented Analysis/Programming (OOA/OOP), and RESTful API architecture.
Practical experience with RDBMS, specifically being "fluent" in SQL programming and writing Stored Procedures.
Security Literacy: A solid understanding of Security, Authentication/Authorization, and encryption best practices.
Experience in application development using Java, REST APIs, MySQL, and JQuery

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a strictly related discipline.
Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills using CPU and memory profilers to identify resource exhaustion issues
Ability to write complex MySQL queries and generate reports based on business requirements

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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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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.