Senior Software Developer - Backend & Payments Platform

About the role

Zynga, a global interactive entertainment company and label of Take-Two Interactive, is hiring a Senior Software Developer for its Central Technology team. The team focuses on shared client and server technology that powers the core gameplay experience. The Senior Software Engineer works with a team of engineers to build, improve and maintain Zynga's core Payments platform, which integrates with app stores, consoles and payment processors, and helps architect the next-generation framework for the games.

Key responsibilities

• Design, code and develop new backend applications and services running in AWS
• Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability and reduce cost
• Take a hands-on approach to architecting, writing and reviewing code
• Review detailed technical plans from others, aligned with the team and Zynga-wide technical vision
• Follow engineering standards to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
• Collaborate with teammates and provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga games

Required profile

• Degree in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Experience designing RESTful services with Java
• Experience working with external teams on technical implementations
• Experience with agile development and AI tools

Required skills

• Solid understanding of backend server applications and web services
• AWS and/or other cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Caching (Valkey) and databases (RDS / SQL, NoSQL)
• Object-oriented design; JavaScript, Angular and/or React is a strong plus
• Bonus: C#, Swift, Kotlin, iOS, Android, WebGL or Unity

What we offer

• Pay range in Ontario of $99,800 to $147,680 CAD per year, subject to market location and individual factors; possible bonus and/or equity
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 14 paid holidays and 15 to 25 days of paid vacation per year
• Up to 10 paid sick days per year, parental and compassionate leave
• Wellness programs, family planning support, commuter benefits and fitness expense reimbursement