Zscaler

Sr. Staff Backend Engineer

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6 days ago
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java/Spring Boot and Python.
  • Design and build ETL workflows and data pipelines that ingest, transform, and unify data from diverse sources at enterprise scale.
  • Lead technical solutions from design and architectural decisions through implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing performance, reliability, and cost improvements.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX designers.
  • Lead design discussions, establish engineering standards, and drive best practices across the codebase.

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, 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.
  • Preferred: experience with 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

  • Various health plans, vacation and sick time off plans, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.
  • Hybrid work arrangement in Ramat Gan.
  • Inclusive workplace and support for accommodations or adjustments during the recruiting process.

Tech Stack

Categories

BackendData Engineering
Zscaler

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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