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Senior Java Engineer

Zuora
Location
Foster City, California, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering & TechOps
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6–10 years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices design
  • Solid understanding of data structures, multithreading, and design patterns
  • Experience with message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ) and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to have
  • Exposure to distributed systems, billing platforms, or large-scale data processing
  • Knowledge of Python/Go for microservices scripting or automation
  • Knowledge of ML, Big Data and AI
  • Open-source contributions or technical blogging
What the job really is

As a Senior Java Engineer at Zuora, you will design, build, and optimize high-performance backend services that support enterprise-grade billing and revenue systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver critical features, participate in architectural discussions, and mentor junior engineers, all while working in a hybrid model that requires onsite presence three days a week.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, variable bonus and performance-based reward opportunities, and retirement programs
  • Medical Insurance
  • Generous, flexible time off, plus paid holidays, wellness days, and a company-wide year-end break
  • Paid parental leave (including fully paid leave for eligible ZEOs, subject to local policy)
  • Learning & development stipend to support ongoing growth
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation matching where available
Things to weigh
  • This role requires a hybrid work model with three days onsite, which may not suit all candidates.
  • The salary range is provided, but final compensation depends on various factors, which could lead to uncertainty for candidates.
  • The position involves mentoring junior engineers, which may require additional soft skills not explicitly mentioned in the posting.
Job score3.2/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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