DevOps Engineer at Zynga

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

4 years of hands-on experience in DevOps
In-depth knowledge of build/release systems and CI/CD pipelines
Scripting/programming skills with Python/JS/BASH/SQL
Mindset and approach for automating away manual efforts
Aesthetic work in writing code, delivering tools, and task managing
Good English writing skills
Familiarity with Cloud providers and Services (GCP is a big advantage, Datadog, AWS)
Experience with Cloud Computing
Experience with GitHub Workflows
Experience with Linux
Appetite to learn and grow
Good communication skills and ability to create and preserve knowledge and standards
Hates the status quo, likes to think big, and constantly strives to improve the ecosystem

Responsibilities

Managing Google Cloud Platform IAM (Server to server, Developer to Cloud, Cloud to End users)
Building and owning cross-company logging and monitoring capabilities and setting the standards
Owning GitHub repos and GitHub Workflows (CI/CD), setting standards, providing templates for pipelines (Terraform, documentation, time to deploy optimization)
Managing Cloud computing resources and SLA
Providing Cloud support to developers
Involvement in system architecture
Designing scalable solutions
Enabling engineering teams with best-in-class CI/CD practices
Ensuring system reliability and observability
Driving operational excellence across the company
Collaborating with developers, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure secure, efficient, and optimized cloud environment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DevOpsGoogle CloudCI/CDCloud InfrastructureSystem ReliabilityObservabilityScalable Solutions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the DevOps Engineer role?

The position requires 4 years of hands-on experience in DevOps.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Candidates need in-depth knowledge of build/release systems and CI/CD pipelines, scripting skills with Python/JS/BASH/SQL, experience with GitHub Workflows, and familiarity with cloud providers like GCP (a big advantage), Datadog, and AWS.

Is knowledge of Google Cloud Platform specifically required?

GCP is a big advantage, along with managing Google Cloud Platform IAM and cloud computing resources.

What is the location or remote policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation does the DevOps Engineer position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Zynga

Develops social games for mobile platforms

About Zynga

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$841.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Risks

Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.

IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.

Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

Differentiation

Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.

The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.

Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

Upsides

Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.

Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.

High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

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