Architect, Software Development

$192,500 - $192,500/Yr

Zscaler - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Zscaler is seeking an experienced Architect to join our Data team, responsible for providing technical leadership and vision for the design and development of our multi-tenant cloud-based data platform. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement a scalable and secure data architecture, mentoring engineering teams, and driving initiatives to enhance system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and vision for the design and development of our multi-tenant cloud-based data platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement a scalable, high-performance, and secure data architecture.
• Align technical strategies with business goals and contribute to the product roadmap in collaboration with product management.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive initiatives to improve system reliability, availability, and performance, applying best practices in fault tolerance, monitoring, and automation.
• Participate in architecture reviews, providing insights and ensuring adherence to established design principles.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on cloud-based data platforms.
• Proven track record as a technical leader in designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms with a deep understanding of distributed systems and data architecture.
• Extensive experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) or data framework providers (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
• Strong background in software engineering and system design, with proficiency in multiple programming languages.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven subject matter expertise in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) or data solutions like Snowflake or Databricks.
• Experience managing cloud provider and commercial software stack vendors for solution design.

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!