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Principal Software Development Engineer

ZscalerMohali, IND
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

Proven experience in software development, particularly with microservices architecture. Strong proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools, including CI/CD. Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. Ability to lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions. Passion for innovative problem-solving and continuous learning.

About the job

About Zscaler

Zscaler stands at the forefront of zero trust security, serving as a global leader that empowers the world's major enterprises, critical infrastructure entities, and government agencies. Our innovative solutions secure users, branches, applications, data, and devices, while driving digital transformation. With a presence in over 160 data centers worldwide, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform, enhanced by advanced AI, mitigates billions of cyber threats and policy violations daily, facilitating significant productivity improvements for modern businesses by reducing costs and complexity.

At Zscaler, the impact of your role takes precedence over titles. We cultivate trust through tangible results and champion a culture of transparency where constructive and honest debate flourishes. Our focus is on rapidly identifying the best ideas, and we pride ourselves on forming high-performing teams capable of making a swift, meaningful impact. Our culture is built on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

We embrace an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy, accelerating innovation and empowering our employees to reach their full potential. If you’re inspired by purpose, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and aspire to create a positive global impact, we encourage you to join Zscaler in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to become a pivotal member of our team. This hybrid position, based in Mohali, India, will report directly to the Director of Software Engineering within the Shared Platform Services department. As a technical leader, you will be instrumental in evolving our platform by designing and developing scalable, high-performance microservices. You will connect architectural vision with hands-on execution, delivering robust APIs that support our global infrastructure.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

  • Design and create high-quality, performant, and secure APIs and microservices that are both reusable and extensible.
  • Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to define and deliver endpoints for exceptional user interfaces.
  • Lead DevOps initiatives encompassing continuous integration, provisioning, and software version control.
  • Design and enhance internal APIs and client-side code utilizing RESTful standards and SDKs.
  • Provide strategic insights into system design and long-term platform architecture.

Who You Are (Success Profile)

  • You thrive in ambiguous situations and are comfortable navigating challenges.
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About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneering force in zero trust security, trusted by the largest corporations, essential infrastructure organizations, and government sectors worldwide. Our mission is to secure and empower digital transformation through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence in cybersecurity.

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