Description:
- Design and architect new backend applications/services running in AWS
- Optimize & refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
- Advocate for new technologies and engineering standards across the team
- Perform technical review of other engineers’ work and provide feedback and advice
- Draft documentation and tech plans for new architecture/system designs
- Work collaboratively with Production and Product Management to understand product/customer requirements and propose technical solutions
- Establish engineering process and metrics to measure software quality
- Coach and mentor other engineers
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development of server applications
- Experience programming RESTful services using Java, GoLang, Python, Spring, and/or PHP
- Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
- Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes/EKS a plus
- Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) a plus
- Familiarity with web development using JS, Angular and React a plus
Zynga is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse community; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds. Join us!
What we offer you:
- Competitive salary, bonus plan, Take-Two RSU’s (Restricted Stock Units), ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
- RRSP Company Match Contribution (Canada)
- Extended Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
- Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
- Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
- Fitness benefits (offering varies by location)
- Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
- Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
- Family planning support program
- Generous paid maternity/parental leave
- Subsidized Back-up child care
- Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
- Flexible working hours on many teams
- Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
- Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players