Senior Software Applications Engineer
Zscaler
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Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India Full Time  • Senior level Posted 3 Weeks, 6 Days ago in.linkedin.com
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About the Job
About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an

AI-forward enterprise

, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here,

impact in your role matters more than title

and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value

constructive, honest debate

—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on

customer obsession

, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Applications Engineer to join our IT Business Apps team. This is a hybrid role based in Bangalore, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Application Engineering – Salesforce.

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Salesforce engineers to join our team. You will drive technical excellence and deliver high-impact solutions that empower our business.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
  • Designing and developing customized Salesforce solutions, including Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, and Lightning Web Components (LWC)
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions within Salesforce
  • Integrating Salesforce with other platforms and applications using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware tools
  • Ensuring the quality and scalability of Salesforce applications by conducting testing, debugging, and performance optimization
  • Maintaining Salesforce configurations, workflows, approval processes, and security settings while adhering to best practices
Who You Are (Success Profile)
  • You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  • You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
  • You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
  • You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
  • You are driven by innovation. You have a deep curiosity for how things work and are energized by solving complex technical challenges. You believe in the power of technology to accelerate transformation and are always looking for a better, more secure, and scalable way.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in Salesforce development with proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC)
  • Experience working with Salesforce Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, or other Salesforce products
  • Strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture, data model, and security configurations
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools like Git
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams
  • Salesforce Developer certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I or II)

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Benefits

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

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

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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