Senior Software Developer

The role

The Senior Software Developer will design, build and maintain backend services in AWS. The role centers on Zynga's core Payments platform, which integrates with app stores, consoles and payment processors.

What you will do

• Design, code and develop new backend applications and services running in AWS
• Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and lower cost
• Architect, write and review code hands-on
• Review detailed tech plans from others and align with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision
• Follow engineering standard methodologies to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
• Collaborate with teammates in an environment of technical excellence
• Provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga games

Required qualifications

• Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Experience programming RESTful services using Java
• Solid understanding of backend server applications and web services
• Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with caching (Valkey) and database systems (RDS / SQL, NoSQL)
• Experience in object-oriented design of applications and systems
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools
• Experience working with external groups or teams on technical implementations and procedures
• Experience working with AI tools

Nice to have

• Familiarity with web development using JavaScript, Angular and/or React
• Working experience with C#, Swift, Kotlin, iOS, Android, WebGL or Unity

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid vacation (15 to 25 days per year) or participation in the discretionary time off program
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
• Paid parental and compassionate leave
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• Family planning support through Maven
• Commuter benefits
• Reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
• 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program

Before you apply

• Zynga is unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance for this position
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• The posting says AI is not used to screen candidates
• Zynga does not conduct interviews or make offers over third-party messaging apps

About the company

Zynga is a global interactive entertainment company and a label of Take-Two Interactive, with games downloaded over 6 billion times. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in California, with teams across North America, Europe and Asia.