Senior Java Engineer

About Zuora

At Zuora, we help businesses grow smarter and adapt faster. Our platform powers modern business models — from subscriptions and usage-based pricing to AI-driven and outcome-based offerings — helping companies launch new products, automate complex billing, and unlock predictable, recurring revenue.

We’ve led the Subscription Economy for more than a decade. Now we’re evolving again by building the definitive platform for quote to cash and helping companies monetize their products and services with an adaptable, AI-ready foundation.

Location & Work Arrangements

This role is based in our Foster City, CA office and follows a hybrid work model . Team members are expected to work onsite three days per week to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connectivity.

This is not a fully remote position .

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineer to join our backend engineering team. You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing high-performance, scalable services that power our enterprise-grade billing and revenue systems.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams — product managers, architects, and DevOps — to deliver critical features with high availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop scalable backend services using Java (11+) , Spring Boot , and Microservices architecture .

- Build and maintain integrations with Kafka , AWS , and REST/gRPC APIs .

- Optimize system performance, reliability, and throughput for high-volume workloads.

- Participate in architectural design discussions and code reviews.

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving engineering best practices.

- Collaborate with product and QA teams in an agile environment.

Required Qualifications

- 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.

Why Join Us

- Work on modern, high-impact systems used by global enterprises.

- Competitive compensation with performance bonuses.

- Flexible work environment and opportunities for career advancement.

- Collaborative culture with a focus on engineering excellence.

Benefits

Zuora offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support ZEOs’ wellbeing, growth, and flexibility. While specific offerings may vary by country, we typically provide:

- 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

- Mental wellbeing resources and support

*Benefits may vary by location; details will be shared during the interview process

#ZEOLife at Zuora

ZEOs (our employees) are empowered to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and make a real impact. We:

- Collaborate deeply across teams and regions

- Learn constantly and iterate often

- Build an inclusive, high-performance culture where people feel inspired, connected, and valued

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

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