Lead Architect

This individual will be the Lead Architect on the team responsible for the software architecture behind one of the largest social casino games in the world. This individual will be tasked with owning our technical preproduction process, capturing and organizing feedback from all engineers in the organization, and advocating for quality and consistency throughout the development process. Strong analytical skills are required, as software implementations will need to consider our software architecture, data design, and rollout strategies.

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live, and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!

Looking for someone to join us onsite in either Austin,TX or Cedar Falls, IA!

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads a team of architects that provide value to the entire engineering organization
• Ensure all engineering teams are developing high-quality software design and architecture
• Evaluates, refines, and documents engineering processes
• Capture and refine tech debt, tech improvements, and suggestions from the engineering team
• Owns the technical preproduction process to ensure product designs are consumable by the team
• Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
• Participate in engineering code reviews and improve code review processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
• Advocate for observable code and systems and create plans to implement them
• Ensure software does not become obsolete or unsupported

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Math, Statistics or relevant area or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

* 5 years of software experience

* 3 years of experience developing and operating software for a live client / server product

* Familiarity with Git, SVN or other version control software

Preferred Experience:

* Game development highly preferred

* Regulated industries

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven experience as a Senior-level Engineer and/or leader in software
• Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
• Experience using system monitoring tools (e.g. Sentry, New Relic)
• Experience with multiple forms of automated testing (e.g. unit, integration, endpoint)
• Able to utilize the following programming languages day-to-day: C#, PHP and JavaScript
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB, Couchbase)
• Familiarity with various operating systems (Linux, Mac OS, Windows)
• Able to utilize unix-based command line interfaces (SSH, filesystem operations, searching)
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to work independently and with teammates
• Excellent organizational skills

We are SciPlay! We make games!

The roots of our company are simple and strong: Our founder, Aaron "Shurm" Schurman, fell head over heels for casino games and had a vision to create the most entertaining free-to-play casino games for gamers around the world. We've grown into a company that makes games we are truly proud of and that are enjoyed by millions of players every day. Our history is extensive, but we're just getting started. In 1998, we got our start as Phantom EFX and in 2019, we reintroduced ourselves as SciPlay and went public on the Nasdaq.

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally. From our yearly development conferences, shindigs, and new game launches, we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take great pride in our ability to create authentic experiences for players and we are excited to continue investing in our workforce, technology, and our data-driven approach, all with the mission of delighting our players long into the future. We believe that if we continue to stay passionate, set ambitious goals, live our values and play together, we will become the #1 social casino and casual gaming company in the world.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

* Competitive salaries

* Paid Family Leave

* Paid Volunteer Time

* Annual bonuses, matching 401k, stock options, and other benefits

* Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

* Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks

* Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks

* Summer Hours

* Hybrid Office

We don't consider the above list "Culture" though. Culture at SciPlay is MUCH MORE than just that including, but not limited to:

* Culture League Dedicated to Employee Engagement and Fun

* Employee Resource Groups

* Mental Health Resources

* Career Roadmaps

* Annual Company Retreats

* Learning & Development Opportunities

* Management Training

* Leadership Book Clubs

* Empathic Leadership

* Work Life Balance

Company Values:

#beYOU

#playTOGETHER

#embraceCULTURE

#levelUP

#getRESULTS

#justWIN

Read More About Our Values Here:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU

SciPlayers are humble. In the live environment of mobile game development, there's no room for egos and the loudest voice doesn't get their way here. We are diverse in our backgrounds and our experience, both professionally and personally, and we believe our differences are key to unlocking our super powers.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster.

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