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Staff Software Engineer - Java, AWS, TCS Clearance

Zscaler is a public cloud security leader operating the world’s largest security cloud and serving thousands of enterprise customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500. The IT Cloud Engineering team is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer with strong Java and AWS expertise and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to design, build, and support scalable cloud-native backend services for federal customers.

Skills

  • Strong Java programming with Spring and Spring Boot
  • AWS cloud experience (EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB)
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, SQS) and event-driven architectures
  • CI/CD pipelines and automation experience
  • Production troubleshooting and performance tuning
  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship
  • Understanding of cloud security and federal compliance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend applications and microservices using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
  • Build scalable, highly available, and performant solutions on AWS (EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB)
  • Integrate and operate messaging systems such as Kafka or SQS for event-driven architectures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, infrastructure, engineering) to translate requirements into designs and deliverables
  • Support and troubleshoot provisioning and production incidents, isolate application issues, and coordinate remediation with other teams
  • Work directly with Federal customers to define secure solutions aligned with FedRAMP and cloud compliance requirements
  • Maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance, work from a SCIF as required, and provide 24x7 coverage including night and holiday shifts

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Relevant professional experience can substitute for formal degree
  • U.S. citizenship required (clearance eligibility)

Benefits

  • Various health plans
  • Paid time off plans for vacation and sick leave
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement plan options
  • Tuition/education reimbursement
  • In-office perks as applicable
  • Comprehensive benefits package and inclusion programs
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October 31, 2025
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