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Staff Software Engineer - Java, AWS, TCS Clearance

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in McLean, VA
130K-185K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in McLean, VA
130K-185K Annually
Senior level
The Staff Software Engineer will design and develop back-end applications in Java and AWS, collaborate with teams, and maintain security compliance.
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About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of 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 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 make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

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 IT Cloud Engineering team. This role requires Top Secret Security Clearance, which must be maintained throughout employment. Candidates must be willing and able to work from a SCIF as part of the team, providing 24x7 coverage, including night and holiday shifts.  Reporting to the Director, Integration and Automation, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing and developing back-end applications and services using Java Stacks and cloud-native technologies
  • Delivering scalable, highly available, and performant solutions in AWS or similar cloud platforms
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (business, infrastructure, and engineering) to translate requirements into design, solutions, development, and support
  • Supporting and troubleshooting provisioning, production issues, while isolating application issues (vs up/down stream layers) which can involve engaging the right teams to resolve
  • Collaborating with Federal customers to understand requirements, create secure solutions, and enable delivery aligned with FedRAMP and cloud compliance needs

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 5+ years of programming experience with a strong focus on Java Stacks (Core Java, Spring and Spring Boot)
  • 2+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and deploying applications in AWS or other public cloud environments
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and messaging systems like Kafka or SQS
  • U.S. citizenship with active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • 3+ years of experience with government certifications like FedRAMP and Impact Level compliance
  • Proficiency with containerization and related tools (e.g., AWS Dev tools, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Python, Node) 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

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Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range
$129,500$185,000 USD

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.

Top Skills

AWS
Ci/Cd
Docker
DynamoDB
Eks
Java
Kafka
Kubernetes
Lambda
Node.js
Python
Rds
S3
Spring
Spring Boot
Sqs

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