Zscaler

Principal Backend Engineer (Analytics)

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10 hours ago
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services in a microservices architecture using Scala and Java/Spring Boot.
  • Optimize production service performance, cost, reliability, and data management across Snowflake, Trino, and Apache Iceberg.
  • Drive innovation in semantic layers, query optimization, and analytics capabilities.
  • Collaborate with product, UX, and frontend teams to deliver high-scale features from inception to production.
  • Mentor junior engineers and elevate the team’s technical capabilities.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of backend development experience focused on robust, data-intensive solutions.
  • Experience designing and developing microservices using AWS, Kubernetes, queues, databases, and Tilt.
  • Experience or expertise in query optimization, data analytics, semantic layers, and performance optimization in data-intensive environments.
  • Curiosity about and demonstrated use of AI tools and new technologies to improve workflows and problem-solving.
  • Strong communication, complex problem-solving, self-direction, and innovation skills.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

  • Various health plans, vacation and sick time off plans, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.
  • Hybrid working model; the role is based in Israel.
  • Inclusive workplace accommodations and support are available for applicants with disabilities, long-term or mental health conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related needs.

Tech Stack

AWSJavaKubernetesScalaSnowflakeSpring Boot

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About Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Zscaler builds a cloud-delivered zero trust security platform that replaces traditional network security appliances for enterprises and public-sector organizations. Its Zero Trust Exchange provides secure web gateway, zero trust access, CASB, and cloud firewall services, sold as subscriptions and delivered across 160+ global data centers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Jose, it is a public company on NASDAQ (ZS) serving thousands of customers worldwide.

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