Backend Systems Engineer: Data Ingestion & Scale

Zynga; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned interactive entertainment company in Toronto is looking for a Software Engineer to join their Data Ingestion team. This role involves designing and building large-scale backend services that support analytics systems, ensuring data ingestion pipelines run smoothly. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, strong software development skills, and at least 2 years of experience in backend services. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

World-class benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Support and accommodation for qualified individuals

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development and backend services.
• Deep understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data-driven large-scale backend services.
• Work closely with product teams to translate business requirements.
• Address outstanding tech debt and improve system performance.

Skills

Software development

Backend services

Java

GoLang

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Microservices

RESTful services

Data structures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Redshift

Apache Kafka

Apache Flink

CI/CD

Job description

A renowned interactive entertainment company in Toronto is looking for a Software Engineer to join their Data Ingestion team. This role involves designing and building large-scale backend services that support analytics systems, ensuring data ingestion pipelines run smoothly. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, strong software development skills, and at least 2 years of experience in backend services. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation.