Staff Software Applications Engineer

Role

As a Staff Software Engineer, Finance Integrations within Zscaler's IT organization (reporting to the Manager, Integrations), you will lead the design and delivery of scalable integration and automation solutions supporting Finance transformation. In this role, you will partner closely with Finance stakeholders to modernize processes, reduce spreadsheet dependencies, improve data flow across systems, and deliver intelligent automation using APIs, middleware, RPA, and AI technologies. You will act as a key technical driver working across cross-functional groups to deliver measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Do (Role Expectations)

• Design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise integrations using APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, and sound enterprise architecture principles
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into intelligent automation solutions utilizing AI/ML, generative AI, AI agents, workflow tools, and RPA
• Eliminate manual spreadsheet dependencies and improve data integrity across finance workflows with sustainable, scalable system-based architectures
• Embed cybersecurity best practices into code and partner with Finance, Internal Audit, and InfoSec to satisfy SOX, audit, and internal control requirements
• Execute rigorous engineering standards-including clean code, defensive programming, unit/integration testing, QA automation, UAT support, and continuous bug remediation

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're 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. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution
• You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback-knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust
• You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, integrations, or enterprise applications
• Strong finance systems background with hands-on experience supporting and modernizing finance business processes
• Deep expertise in APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns
• Proven experience delivering AI, automation, or intelligent process transformation solutions
• Solid understanding of SOX, audit, cybersecurity awareness, and internal controls in an enterprise environment

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands-on experience with key systems such as NetSuite, Workday, FloQast, and Workiva
• Proven track record implementing integrations via Workato, UiPath, and MCP integrations
• Experience leveraging advanced AI models and technologies, such as Gemini, to augment business process automation

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