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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Zuora - **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,800.0 - $226,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, Data Stores, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Spring Framework, MySQL, Redis, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Change Data Capture, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Flink, Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Vertica, Stream Processing, Apache Beam, Zuora - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=90f546ca7d4bb9ab ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design?, * Strong Java Foundations: Significant experience building and scaling services within large codebases using Modern Java, the Spring Framework, and ORM/Persistence Frameworks; committed to delivering clean, maintainable, and disciplined code. * Real-time Data Processing & Data Engineering: Expert in architecting stream processing pipelines and managing data consistency in high-concurrency, data-intensive systems; proficient in leveraging Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Beam, and Change Data Capture (CDC) alongside MySQL, ClickHouse, and Redis to build scalable architectures that support evolving schemas and massive data growth. * Infrastructure & Deployment: Proven ability to architect and manage cloud-native backend services using AWS and Kubernetes to ensure high availability and system resilience. * AI-Assisted Productivity: Proficient in utilizing AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Codex, and Cursor to solve complex engineering puzzles efficiently and increase overall technical leverage. ## Description * Architect Mission-Critical Systems: You will design and evolve high-performance, distributed services within our core Java environment. You will be responsible for the architectural stewardship of systems that process billions of transactions, ensuring they remain scalable, robust, and enterprise-grade. * Drive Real-Time Data Innovation: You will lead the development of sophisticated stream processing pipelines and event-driven architectures. By bridging the gap between foundational data stores and real-time analytics, you will enable the "Intelligence Layer" that defines the future of our global platform. * Pioneer AI-Augmented Engineering: You will embrace an AI-first development culture, utilizing advanced tools like Claude Code and Codex to navigate complex logic and solve deep architectural puzzles. You will champion engineering excellence, prioritizing disciplined, maintainable design over temporary workarounds. What You'll Achieve: Impact & Outcomes Instead of a list of tasks, these milestones focus on your growth and impact within the team. * In your first 3 months: You will develop a thorough understanding of our core engine and streaming pipelines. You will successfully use AI-assisted tools to deliver high-quality features and enhancements within our distributed environment. * By month 6: You will take ownership of a specific service or functional area. You will implement complex streaming or backend features, ensuring they are performant and integrate seamlessly with our real-time data layer. * Within your first year: You will contribute to the long-term reliability of our platform by resolving technical bottlenecks. You will collaborate with the team to adopt AI-augmented practices and play a key role in the transition toward a more responsive, event-driven architecture, To ensure an inclusive applicant pool, we have limited this to core skills essential for success in this role., * Data & Analytics: Experience with relational database optimization or building real-time data synchronization solutions. * Cloud Operations: Familiarity with deploying and monitoring services in cloud-native or containerized environments. * Collaborative Approach: Experience working in a global engineering hub and a desire to participate in technical discussions and learning. #ZEOLife at Zuora As an industry pioneer, our work is constantly evolving and challenging us in new ways that require us to think differently, iterate often and learn constantly-it's exciting. Our people, whom we refer to as "ZEOs" are empowered to take on a mindset of ownership and make a bigger impact here. 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