Principal Software Development Engineer - Java, API

About the role

Zscaler is looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer specializing in Java and API to join its Zero Trust Exchange team in Burnaby, Canada. The role reports to the Senior Director, Software Engineering and involves leading a team and shaping the future of Zscaler technology, especially the Zscaler Client Cloud Platform.

Key responsibilities

• Take the Zscaler Client Connector Cloud service to the next level in reliability, availability and scalability
• Act as a key decision-maker for product architecture
• Collaborate with architects from other product areas on roadmaps
• Work closely with the executive team and lead a team to deliver cutting-edge services

Required profile

• 10+ years of hands-on application development experience with Java
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar discipline
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade security or networking products
• Hands-on experience with highly scalable cloud-based solutions such as AWS and GCP
• Proven curiosity about AI tools and a track record of integrating new technologies

Required skills

• Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture and RESTful APIs
• Kubernetes, microservices, relational and NoSQL databases, Hibernate, CI/CD
• JavaScript and jQuery, plus security, authentication/authorization and encryption best practices
• Preferred: streaming data processing, Okta, SAML, OAuth, PAM and React.js

What we offer

• Base pay range of $184,000-$230,000 CAD for new hires
• Health plans, vacation and sick time, parental leave and retirement options
• Education reimbursement and in-office perks