Architect, Software Development

Zscaler•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$248,000 - $310,000

About The Position

Zscaler is seeking a Software Architect - Java, API to shape the future of its technology, especially within the Zscaler Client Cloud Platform. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, and reports to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering in the Zero Trust Exchange department. The architect will lead a team and work closely with the executive team to drive services into the industry. The role focuses on advancing the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service in reliability, availability, and scalability; making key product architecture decisions; and collaborating with architects across product areas on roadmaps. Zscaler describes its mission as securing digital transformation through its Zero Trust Exchange platform and emphasizes ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. This full-time position has a listed base pay range of $248,000–$310,000 USD. Zscaler offers benefits including health plans, vacation and sick time, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks. The posting refers candidates to information about the company’s hybrid working model but does not specify the work arrangement for this role.

Requirements

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving.
At least 15 years of hands-on application development experience using Java.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar discipline.
Expert-level technical knowledge of Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture, RESTful APIs, Kubernetes, microservices and related frameworks, relational and NoSQL databases, Hibernate, and CI/CD tools and processes.
Hands-on experience architecting and supporting highly scalable cloud-based solutions such as AWS or GCP.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade security or networking products.
Hands-on experience with JavaScript and jQuery.
Knowledge of security, authentication and authorization, and encryption best practices.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to use AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Experience with streaming data processing infrastructure.
Experience with identity and access management systems such as Okta and SAML protocols, security services, OAuth, Privilege Access Management, and React.js.

Responsibilities

Advance the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service in reliability, availability, and scalability.
Make key decisions related to product architecture.
Lead a team to drive services into the industry.
Collaborate with architects from other product areas on roadmaps.
Support and help maintain a positive team culture.