Software Release Manager

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

*Candidates must be located in Rhode Island or local to Warwick, RI*

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

Location Warwick, RI/Hybrid

The GemIntelligence and GemRetailer Implementation Development team is looking for a qualified Software Release Manager who will be responsible for managing the end to end software delivery life cycle for two software applications/products. This includes responsibilities in the planning and requirements phase through the initial deployment phases across numerous jurisdictions and countries. This role will work closely with the director of software engineering and all teams associate with the release of software, including interactions with the customers for feedback through user acceptance testing and production environment release approvals.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Participate in requirements gathering sessions to help document and plan the effort.
• Create associated Jira tickets associated with each release
• Participate/lead weekly software and development and release planning sessions.
• Develop and communicate project-related tasks such as release plans and timelines and coordinate release schedules across multiple teams.
• Identify and manage risks that may interfere with successful release.
• Create testing and release notes as needed for each release.
• Deploy software to the appropriate environments.
• Lead the go-live activities to deploy the software.
• Create/maintain release documentation related to builds.

Additional Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar degree.
• Experience in Customer Interaction, Requirements Analysis and Project Management.
• Experience using Jira and Git/GitHub for version control and release.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple projects must be managed simultaneously.
• Server experience with Windows Server Platform and MS SQL Server.
• Experience with the following technologies is a plus: OutSystems, Java, WildFly Application Server, Angular/JS Development Framework.
• ​Knowledge regarding Agile Development processes and methodologies, overall software operations is a plus.
• Gaming/Lottery business experience a plus.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar degree

SG 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 for EEOC Poster.