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Senior Software Architect, Identity Access Management

at Zscaler

Identity is the new security perimeter. This role focuses on managing digital risk by applying security through identity integration and controls. As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for the design and development of enterprise-grade Identity Management Products, leveraging deep expertise in IAM and public cloud environments to drive hands-on development and provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Practice technical leadership in the design, development, and optimization of the Identity platform.
  • Define and execute the technical roadmap for IAM, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to enhance support for the Common Identity platform.
  • Drive professional development and growth initiatives for team members.

Requirements

  • Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in application architecture and development using Java.
  • Proven experience developing enterprise-grade Security or Networking products.
  • Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management protocols, specifically SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
  • Strong knowledge of Security Protocols such as PKI and TLS.
  • Expert-level technical knowledge in Enterprise Java, OOP, OOA, systems architecture, RESTful APIs, and related frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, Spring).
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools and processes.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes and container infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Java reactive programming.

Success Profile

  • Thrives in Ambiguity: Comfortable building the path forward in a dynamic environment and seeing ambiguity as an opportunity to build something meaningful.
  • Ownership Mindset: Passionate about the mission with a bias for action and the ability to navigate between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  • Problem-Solver: Focused on finding solutions to complex challenges that deliver the highest impact.
  • Collaborator: Ambitious for the team, embracing a challenge culture through constructive feedback, clarity, and respect.
  • Continuous Learner: Possesses a growth mindset and is dedicated to personal development and seeking feedback to become a stronger teammate.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans.
  • Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
  • Parental leave options.
  • Retirement savings options.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • In-office perks and additional support programs.
Required Skills:
SAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID Connect (OIDC)PKI / X.509JavaREST APIsKubernetes
Benefits:
Parental leaveTuition reimbursementFlexible PTOHealth insurance401k matching
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  • Location


    San Jose, US
  • Salary


    $230K to $330K per year
  • Job Type


    Full Time
  • Work Mode


    Hybrid
  • Experience


    Senior Level
  • Posted


    Jun 16, 2026
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