Salesforce Developer

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The worlds largest businesses critical infrastructure organizations and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users branches applications data & devices and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Here impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive honest debatewere 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 champion an AI Forward People First philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate empowering our people to embrace their potential. If youre driven by purpose thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Salesforce Developer to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in San Jose CA reporting to the Sr. Director Application Engineering.

As a core member of the IT Business Apps team you will drive the design and development of scalable Salesforce solutions that empower our internal stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in Apex and Lightning Web Components to build robust applications optimize system performance through rigorous testing and code refactoring and ensure seamless deployment and data integrity across our environments.

What youll do (Role Expectations)

• Develop and customize user interface components using Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura ensuring alignment with the Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) and upgrading Visualforce pages to improve user experience
• Write and maintain Apex Controllers Triggers and SOQL/SOSL queries to handle server-side logic and retrieve data while strictly adhering to Governor Limits and best practices
• Champion code quality by refactoring existing Apex classes ensuring context awareness and utilizing JavaScript Helper functions to maintain clean efficient controllers
• Execute robust testing strategies by writing Apex test classes to achieve at least 75% code coverage and manage deployments from Sandbox to Production using VS Code and Git
• Manage routine data maintenance bulk uploads and environment synchronization using Data Loader to ensure data integrity across the platform

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. Youre comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• 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 whats 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 are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customerboth internal and externaland anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems. You champion their needs from start to finish knowing their success is our success.
• 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.

What Were Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 2 years of experience in Salesforce development with a Computer Science or Information Technology background
• Expertise in developing Lightning Components with CSS and design parameters to enhance look and feel
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce Eco System
• Experience programming in Apex Visualforce pages LWC and Aura Component development
• U.S. citizenship (required due to the nature of the customers assigned to this role)

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Salesforce Platform Developer I (PDI) certification

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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.

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:

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