Zscaler

Sr. Staff Backend Engineer

Zscaler
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2 months ago
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelStaff+
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Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java/Spring Boot and Python.
  • Design and build data pipelines and ETL workflows that ingest, transform, and unify data from diverse enterprise sources.
  • Lead technical solutions from design and architectural decisions through implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvements.
  • Own system performance, reliability, and cost optimization for complex backend platforms.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX designers.
  • Serve as a technical anchor by leading design discussions, setting engineering standards, and driving codebase best practices.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of backend software engineering experience building and shipping complex SaaS solutions in production.
  • Proficiency in Java/Spring Boot or a comparable high-level backend language.
  • Hands-on experience with ETL pipelines, big data stores, and high-throughput data processing.
  • Proficiency in high-scale, multi-tenant cloud architecture, including Docker, Kubernetes, and workflow orchestration.
  • Ability to lead end-to-end technical work autonomously from design through deployment.
  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions within the functional domain.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred experience designing backend data infrastructure for LLM workflows, RAG platforms, or AI-driven security analytics pipelines.
  • Preferred experience as a team lead or tech lead.
  • Preferred B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement in Ramat Gan
  • Various health plans
  • Vacation and sick time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks

Tech Stack

Categories

BackendData Engineering
Zscaler

About Zscaler

5,001-10,000 employees

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across 160+ data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. Stay Connected: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zscaler Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zscaler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zscaler/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zscalerinc/