Principal Software Engineer, Server – Payments, ZMGT at Zynga

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company’s games - Central Technology! We focus on shared client & server tech that drives the core gameplay experience under the hood. We’re looking for outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the desire to work in a team with dynamic strengths. The Principal Software Engineer will be working with a complementary team of software engineers to craft and maintain Zynga’s core Payments platform, which enables flawless integration with app stores, consoles, and payments processing providers. They will play a key role in helping architect, build and improve the next-gen framework for our games.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and architect new backend applications/services running in AWS
Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and to lower cost
Document and build plans for architecture and system designs
Take a hands-on approach in architecting, writing and reviewing code
Review detailed tech plans from others, aligning with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision
Proactively identify and recommend improvements to address systemic problems and tech debt
Follow engineering standard methodologies to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
Work collaboratively across teams to understand product/customer requirements and propose technical solutions
Provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga games

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
6+ years of hands-on software development experience
Expert knowledge in Java and familiar with C++ or C#
Solid understanding of backend server applications, web services, REST APIs
Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes
Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular, and/or React is a strong plus
Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization
Experience in object-oriented design of applications/systems
Experience with agile development methodologies and tools
Excellent interpersonal skills - particularly the ability to discuss timelines, design concerns, work with distributed teams, and provide effective feedback to team members

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
401K Company Match Contribution (US)
RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
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
Global Fitness reimbursement program
Global Wellbeing Program
Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
Family planning support program
Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
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

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

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Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $140,000 - $220,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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