Software Development 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

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members as needed for completion of work items
• Work with team members on technical and professional skills to enable career growth for team members
• Provide plans, schedules and status to all levels of management and customers
• Collect and document business requirements as needed
• Develop project schedules and monitor project progress in conjunction with senior management
• Assist all software engineers with hands on code implementation and code architecture and design as needed on projects
• Responsible for mentorship, evaluations, conflict resolution and recognition of the staff to maintain highly motivated and engaged employees
• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and is accountable for the timely completion and thorough implementation of all tasks assigned to them
• Ensure developers deliver quality work as scheduled in accordance with technical design and product requirements
• Maintain up to date knowledge on new programming methods and technologies
• Direct customer interaction for many parts of the projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

• 10 years plus of management experience
• 5 years plus senior programming experience, preferably in a large-scale transaction processing or other complex system, is a plus.
• Ability to supervise production support activity outside of normal office hours.
• Familiar with current software design methodology and architecture.
• Experienced with Industry Standard Source Control/Configuration tools
• Experience with Real-time server programming, high availability environment programming and User interface implementation a plus.
• Ability to mentor, encourage and manage developers through stressful projects
• Knowledge of security concepts and industry standards
• Knowledge regarding many SDLC processes and methodologies
• Good interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
• Good time management skills and ability to work in a dynamic and customer centric environment.
• Good interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
• Good time management skills and ability to work in a dynamic and customer centric environment.

Desired

•       Organizational skills

•       Careful and detail-oriented work style

•       Planning, risk assessment with mitigations

•       Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

•       Build and lead a team.

•       Ability to communicate and articulate technical issues to audiences of various types.

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