Software Engineer

Software EngineerBally's Intralot supplies integrated gaming and transaction processing systems, innovative game content, and value-added services to state-licensed gaming organizations. Drawing on extensive know-how, advanced product development standards, and substantial experience operating lottery games, the company delivers custom-built integrated solutions that combine operational efficiency with rigorous security and regulatory compliance.Our games library includes more than 400 game types: numerical lotteries, TV lottery games, sports lotteries, fixed odds betting, instant lotteries, pari-mutuel, video lottery, and monitor games.This role sits on the team building and operating our next-generation lottery platform — a cloud-native, containerized, microservices-based system with a React front end, Node.js services, and a MySQL data tier, deployed through automated CI/CD pipelines onto Kubernetes. Engineers on this team work across the full delivery lifecycle, from design and implementation through automated testing, deployment, and production support of a high-availability, real-time transaction platform.Education, Training, and ExperienceB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience2–3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with demonstrated continual increase in responsibilitiesAt least 2 years of hands-on experience building web applications with JavaScript/TypeScript, including React on the front end and Node.js on the back endAt least 1 year of experience with a relational database, preferably MySQLPractical experience with containerized applications (Docker) and with source control and CI/CD tooling (Git, automated build and deployment pipelines)Exposure to microservices architectures and container orchestration (Kubernetes) is strongly preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesApplication DevelopmentKnowledge of standard software engineering concepts, practices, and procedures, including code review, version control branching strategies, and automated testingIn-depth knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, with strong React experience (component design, state management, hooks, responsive UI)Strong server-side development experience in Node.js, including RESTful API design, authentication and authorization, and integration with downstream servicesExperience designing and consuming service-to-service interfaces (REST, JSON, and message-based/event-driven integration)Familiarity with front-end build tooling, package management, and modern testing frameworks (for example Jest and end-to-end UI testing tools)Working knowledge of additional languages such as Java, C, C++, Python, or shell scripting is an advantageData and ReportingVery strong SQL skills, including schema design, indexing, query tuning, and stored proceduresExperience with MySQL administration fundamentals: migrations, backup/restore concepts, replication, and performance troubleshootingExperience developing and deploying operational and business reports in a web environment; experience with JReports (or a comparable enterprise reporting platform such as Jasper, BIRT, or Crystal Reports) is preferredUnderstanding of data warehousing, analytical/OLAP reporting, and data reconciliation conceptsPlatform, Cloud, and DevOpsHands-on experience containerizing applications with Docker and running workloads on Kubernetes; familiarity with Helm charts, config maps, secrets, and service discoveryExperience with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment, and with promoting releases across environmentsUnderstanding of microservices design concerns: service boundaries, versioning, resilience, idempotency, and backward compatibilityFamiliarity with observability practices — structured logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting — and with using them to diagnose production issuesWorking knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments; comfort on the command lineAwareness of secure development practices relevant to regulated gaming: secrets management, least-privilege access, secure handling of credentials, and audit loggingDomain and Professional SkillsProduct software development experience, with a strong track record of delivering and supporting production systemsExperience coding for real-time, high-volume, event-driven transaction processing systemsUnderstanding of high-availability and disaster-recovery concepts in a mission-critical environmentAbility to work effectively both independently and as a team member in an Agile delivery modelGood oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document designs and explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholdersDuties and ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain software applications, microservices, and specialized utility programs for the lottery platformBuild and maintain React front-end applications and Node.js services that meet functional, performance, and security requirementsDesign and optimize MySQL schemas, queries, and data access layers supporting high-volume transaction processingDevelop and maintain operational and regulatory reports using the platform reporting toolsetContainerize services and maintain Kubernetes deployment manifests and configuration across environmentsCreate and maintain CI/CD pipeline definitions, automated tests, and quality gates to support frequent, low-risk releasesAnalyze lottery and customer requirements and translate them into technical designs that optimize operational efficiency and efficacyParticipate in code reviews, design reviews, testing, analysis, and the certification of software for regulated jurisdictionsSupport software installation, release deployment, and configuration in customer and internal environmentsTroubleshoot and resolve defects and production incidents, including participation in an on-call or escalation rotation as requiredProduce and maintain technical documentation for the systems and components owned by the teamOther duties as assignedBally's Intralot Offers a Competitive Benefits Package That Includes:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance6% 401k MatchPaid Holidays & VacationPaid Sick, Short/Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramMaternity/Paternity LeaveDiscount ProgramsTravelSome travel required.Employment Eligibility VerificationMust possess valid documentation to establish identity and U.S. employment eligibility.Security RequirementsSubmission to, and ability to pass, a thorough pre-employment background check by the required State Lottery and Intralot, Inc. is a requirement of employment. A pre-employment drug screening is also a requirement.Intralot, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer