Senior Software Engineer (GameOps Tools)

3 Months ago • 4 Years + • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer will be a key part of the Zynga Mobile Game Tech organization, focusing on the development and maintenance of scalable end-to-end products and services. Responsibilities include building new products, fixing bugs in frontend and backend services, writing and reviewing code, identifying improvements, and collaborating with teammates. The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The engineer will also be responsible for following engineering best practices and providing support for shared technology across Zynga games.
Must have:
  • 4+ years of software development experience
  • Strong proficiencies in data structures and algorithms
  • Experience programming in RESTful services using Java, GoLang, Python, Spring, and/or PHP
  • Experience with web development using JS and ReactJS
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with mobile development technologies, C#/C++, and Unity a plus
  • Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes a plus
  • Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting expertise
Perks:
  • Hybrid working model from home and office
  • Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona
  • 25 days of annual leave, not including public holidays
  • Additional 5 days of leave during Christmas
  • Full Catering for Breakfast and lunch at the office
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family
  • Choose from the latest iOS or Android device upon joining
  • Free language lessons in English and Spanish
  • Spotify Premium
  • Legendary social events and parties
  • Significant budget to improve your skills and knowledge
  • Gym Facilities
  • New Office
  • Onsite Physiotherapist
  • Onsite Hairdressers

Job Details

Who we are: 

Let's have fun shaping your future!

We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile game studio proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We’re the creators of hits like Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends, loved by hundreds of millions of players around the globe.We craft the best social games, bringing joy from Barcelona to the world. Now, we want to bring the world to Barcelona! At Socialpoint, work and play intertwine seamlessly, and we celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome here. Join us for a future where making games is as thrilling as playing them!

 

Position Overview

Come join the team at Zynga making an impact across all of the company’s games - Mobile Game Tech! In the Tools team which is part of the Zynga Mobile Game Tech organization, 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 ability to work with a team with varied strengths. The Senior Software Engineer will play a key role in the organization, focusing on advanced technology developments to architect, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end products and services.

 

Main Responsibilities

  • Build new products, add improvements, and fix bugs to frontend and backend services consumed by mobile and web clients
  • Take a hands-on approach in architecting, writing, and reviewing code.
  • Proactively identify & recommend improvements to address systemic problems and tech debt.
  • Follow engineering standard methodologies to ensure code quality, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate effectively with teammates, contributing to an innovative environment of technical excellence.
  • Review detailed tech plans from others, aligning with the team, and Zynga-wide technical vision.
  • Provide production & integration support for shared technology across Zynga games.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
  • 4+ years of hands-on software development experience
  • A proven foundation in software programming, with strong proficiencies in data structures and algorithms is required
  • Experience programming in RESTful services using Java, GoLang, Python, Spring, and/or PHP
  • Experience with web development using JS and ReactJS
  • Familiarity with mobile development technologies, C#/C++, and Unity a plus
  • Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes a plus
  • Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting expertise
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills and collaborate efficiently with teammates

 

What we offer you

  • Hybrid working model from home and office. What does this mean? You need to live within commuting distance of our Barcelona office to attend important meetings and events.
  • Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona, if you're not already here.
  • An impressive 25 days of annual leave, not including public holidays.
  • An additional 5 days of leave during Christmas.
  • Full Catering for Breakfast and lunch at the office
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full.
  • Choose from the latest iOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
  • Free language lessons in English and Spanish.
  • Spotify Premium to add a special soundtrack to your adventure.
  • Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam.
  • Personal development is key for us: enjoy a significant budget to improve your skills and knowledge, providing real growth opportunities!

Coming to work in the office? Don’t worry – we have you covered. Check out some of our onsite benefits:

  • Gym Facilities: Want to stay in shape? We have brand-new gym facilities so you can level up your build stats.
  • New Office: Enjoy our brand-new office, complete with outstanding amenities, including a professional barista and delicious breakfast options.
  • Onsite Physiotherapist: Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist for any aches and pains.
  • Onsite Hairdressers: Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet; it's a Guild perk).

The list just goes on & on... so get your game on and apply now! Click “apply” to level up and submit your application in English.

 

Diversity & Conclusion Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to crafting and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at recruitment@socialpoint.es to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Socialpoint does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Socialpoint also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Socialpoint’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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About The Company

Socialpoint is a world-renowned game developer and publisher, specializing in mobile gaming. Ever heard of Dragon City, Monster Legends, or Top Troops? That’s us! Our egg hatched in 2008, and we’ve been connecting the world through awesome gameplay ever since.


We know that key to our success are the brilliant minds and the talent of our team players. Our international team is formed by awesome people who are passionate about social games, creativity, and pushing the bar.


We offer a fun, lively, and dynamic workplace, headquartered in beautiful Barcelona, where creativity, agility and innovation are encouraged, prized and rewarded. Working with us will see you develop your skills, play drive your career and delight 2 millions daily active users around the world!

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