Software Architect

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zynga Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
Position Overview

Come join our team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company's games - Mobile Game Tech (MGT) . As a Software Architect in this team, you will be responsible for the technical vision, design and implementation of backend services that power our games at scale. We're looking for outstanding engineers with a passion for technology and the desire to work in a team with dynamic strengths. The Architect will play a key role as part of the MGT Organization, focusing on advanced technology developments for building scalable end-to-end products which can be integrated into the various games.

Main Responsibilities
  • Design and architect scalable, high-performance backend applications and services running on AWS, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Analyze and optimize system resources to improve efficiency, scalability, and stability across distributed services.
  • Drive technical innovation by evaluating, advocating, and implementing new technologies, tools, and engineering standards across the team.
  • Provide technical leadership by reviewing and guiding detailed designs, ensuring alignment with Zynga's long-term technical vision and best practices.
  • Develop and document architectural blueprints, system design plans, and implementation strategies for complex projects.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and operations teams to translate product and customer requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Establish and monitor engineering processes, quality metrics, and operational KPIs to improve software delivery and system reliability.
  • Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
Desired Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
  • 8 years of professional experience in software development of cloud based software
  • Experience programming RESTful services using GoLang (preferred), Java, Python or PHP
  • Strong familiarity and experience using AWS and/or other cloud computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Experience with containers and Kubernetes/EKS
  • Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and performance optimization
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
  • Familiarity with web development using JS, Angular and React is a plus
What We Offer You:

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site

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