Senior Software Engineer

Job Posting Title
Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Are you looking to play a key role in a global gaming company? Are you passionate about producing high quality, robust and maintainable products? Do you thrive in an Agile environment? Are you interested working on the newest and greatest technology within the gaming industry?
Aristocrat is looking for an extremely motivated, energetic, team-oriented, and experienced Software Engineer for our team based out of our Austin or Las Vegas offices. This role will play a key role in an Agile based software development environment by creating robust platforms and innovative gaming products. The Senior Software Engineer has a high-level of proficiency in software design producing high quality, robust, and maintainable products. This engineer has strong SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) experience in C#, can mentor junior developers, and is expected to work with little or no supervision.
What You'll Do

• Follow a disciplined Agile/Kanban software development process in task estimation, design, development, code reviews, unit/integration testing and defect fixing of products
• Develop for our latest Platform and challenge your expertise with C#/.NET, architecture and design, and advanced constructs like multi-threading
• Assists in the overall schedule estimations of product releases
• Assists other Software Engineers in the estimation of design and development tasks
• Authors technical design documents for the products
• Works with senior staff to design code that adheres to the written specifications
• Initiates and/or participates in peer reviews of code design and written code
• Documents new/modified code, and develops/automates unit and integration tests to verify the changes
• Analyzes existing software to debug and troubleshoot field issues that may arise
• Identifies and proposes software development process improvement initiatives
• Assists in the technical analysis of potential tools and commercial products
• Mentors junior Software Engineers in SDLC processes and design/coding patterns
• Performs all other tasks as assigned

What We're Looking For
Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/ related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years professional Software Engineering experience
• Advanced experience in object-oriented programming using C# for Microsoft .NET platform on Windows operating systems
• Experience in writing multi-threaded desktop applications
• Knowledge of design/modeling with tools such as UML
• Proven analytical abilities applied to system design and software implementation
• Ability to keep up with new technologies/tools, and design techniques and lead adoption of those technologies with the team
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience with continuous integration systems

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Casino gaming or related technology experience
• Strong working knowledge in one or more of the following: WPF, WCF, LINQ
• Experience with Windows or Linux Embedded OS
• Experience in network protocols
• Experience with automated testing
• C++

Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.