Principal Software Engineer, Server – Payments Austin, TX, Toronto, Canada

Austin, TX, United States

AVAILABLE POSITIONS Principal Software Engineer, Server – Payments Connected Worker Type:  Connected

Requisition Id:  R_112018

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)

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

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

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

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!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

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