Principal Backend Architect - Payments Platform

Zyngacareers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 114,300 - 164,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Zynga, located in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join its Central Technology team. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing Zynga's Payments platform by designing robust backend applications and optimizing existing services. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in cloud environments, deliver scalable solutions, and work collaboratively across teams to meet product requirements.

The role requires a solid background in software development, particularly with AWS and Java. Zynga offers a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage, vacation, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong familiarity with cloud computing platforms.
• Experience in object-oriented design of applications/systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect new backend applications/services running in AWS.
• Optimize existing services for reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with teams to understand product/customer requirements.

Skills

Java programming

AWS experience

RESTful services

C#/C++ knowledge

Agile methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

SQL and NoSQL databases

Job description

Zynga, located in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join its Central Technology team. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing Zynga's Payments platform by designing robust backend applications and optimizing existing services. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in cloud environments, deliver scalable solutions, and work collaboratively across teams to meet product requirements.

The role requires a solid background in software development, particularly with AWS and Java. Zynga offers a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage, vacation, and wellness programs.