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Responsibilities
- Design, code, and develop backend applications and services running in AWS.
- Optimize and refactor existing services to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Architect systems, write and review code, and evaluate detailed technical plans.
- Follow engineering standards to maintain code quality, performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate with teammates and external groups on technical implementations and procedures.
- Provide production and integration support for shared technology across Zynga games.
Requirements
- A degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- At least 4 years of hands-on software development experience.
- Experience programming RESTful services using Java.
- Strong understanding of backend server applications and web services.
- Strong familiarity with AWS or other cloud computing platforms, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with caching using Valkey and database systems including RDS, SQL, and NoSQL.
- Familiarity with JavaScript, Angular, and/or React is a strong plus.
- Experience with object-oriented application and systems design.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.
- Experience working with external groups or teams on technical implementations and procedures.
- Experience working with AI tools.
- Experience with C#, Swift, Kotlin, iOS, Android, WebGL, or Unity is a bonus.
Benefits
- Ontario base pay is listed at $99,800 to $147,680 CAD per year, excluding potential bonus and equity.
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
- Benefits include 14 paid holidays, 15 to 25 days of paid vacation or eligibility for discretionary time off, and up to 10 paid sick days per year.
- The package includes paid parental and compassionate leave, mental health and wellness programs, family planning support through Maven, commuter benefits, and fitness expense reimbursements.
- Employees may be eligible for a 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
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About Zynga
Zynga builds free-to-play mobile and social games for global consumer audiences, monetized through in‑app purchases and advertising. Its portfolio includes franchises such as Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, FarmVille, Toon Blast, CSR Racing, Merge Dragons!, and Empires & Puzzles. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, Zynga operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, with billions of cumulative mobile downloads across hundreds of countries.