Lead Software Engineer - ZAIDYN Commercial - Platform Development - UR26 (Evanston, IL) Salary: $153,317 - $170,000 per year Location: Evanston, IL and various, unanticipated locations throughout the United States. Benefits: Comp package offers min/max salary + COLA, leave policies, bonus incentives, relo, med/den/life ins, retirement benefits. Job Role and Responsibilities: The ZAIDYN Commercial - Platform Development team designs, implements, tests, and supports ZS's ZAIDYN AI-powered, cloud-native platform which helps drive superior customer experiences and revenue outcomes through integrated products & analytics. The role will research, design, and develop computer and/or network software or specialized utility programs. Design, implement, test, and/or support high-quality products by making critical software decisions and providing software-related subject matter expertise to ZS teams. Research new technologies, design advanced optimizations, and implement world-class user interfaces. Develop products and services using ZS's proprietary software as a service ("SaaS") platform. Partner with Software Managers, Product Managers, and QA Analysts to develop realistic implementation plans with a focus on quality and sustainability. Perform automated testing, unit testing, Agile development, continuous integration, code reviews, and technical design to ensure the delivery of quality products. Research industry trends and technologies and promote adoption of best-in-class tools and technologies. Understand business issues and actively participate in designing products and features that meet business needs. Mentor and coach a team of engineers, conducting code reviews, and facilitating professional growth through regular 1:1s. Act as a technical Scrum Master, leading daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure the team remains focused and unblocked. May work at various, unanticipated locations throughout the United States. Contact: Apply online or contact ZS at [redacted] referencing the Req ID above. Position eligible for Employee Referral Program (with incentives). Multiple openings. Qualifications: Master's degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a software engineering-related role. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a software engineering-related role. Position requires experience with the following: 1. Full-stack Saas development; 2. REST frameworks; 3. Building and implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) solutions using Maven, Jenkins, and/or TeamCity; 4. Front-end development using AngularJS and TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3; 5. Back-end development using Java and GraphQL; 6. Relational databases SQL and PostgreSQL; and 7. AWS. How you'll grow: - Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways - Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities - Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions Perks & Benefits: At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS. Hybrid working model: We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Travel: Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.