Sr. DevOps Engineer

Exacta Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Exacta Systems, a leader in historical horse racing technology, seeks a Sr. DevOps Engineer in Austin to bridge development and operations for reliable, scalable gaming systems.

You will collaborate across engineering and IT to optimize deployment pipelines, instrument observability, and support production environments in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps or similar experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent).
• Senior level experience with web technologies and programming web-based interfaces (C#, Node.js, AngularJS, HTML, CSS).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the DevOps Team to develop tools and administer our products.
• Develop and enhance build processes and tools.
• Provide second-to-third-tier customer support related to engineering issues.
• Collaborate with internal and third-party development partners.
• Configure and deploy modern observability tools for performance, availability, and security monitoring.
• Support database deployment processes and environment consistency across development, staging, and production.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and system architecture.
• Partner with QA and developers to support test environment stability.

Skills

DevOps experience

MongoDB

Web tech stack (C#, Node.js, AngularJS

Git/Github

Observability tooling

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Gulp

NPM

Job description

Pay RangeAt Exacta Systems, we’re not just shaping the future of gaming—we’re redefining it. As a leader in historical horse racing (HHR) technology, we create cutting-edge gaming solutions that power thrilling player experiences nationwide. Now part of the Churchill Downs family, we’re backed by a storied legacy of excellence in racing and gaming. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for growth, stability, innovation, and impact. If you're looking for a career where technology meets tradition and where your ideas drive the future, let’s explore the possibilities together!

Title: Sr. DevOps Engineer

Requisition ID#: 4652

Location: Austin, TX, US, 78735

Property: Exacta

Pay RangeAt Exacta Systems, we’re not just shaping the future of gaming—we’re redefining it. As a leader in historical horse racing (HHR) technology, we create cutting-edge gaming solutions that power thrilling player experiences nationwide. Now part of the Churchill Downs family, we’re backed by a storied legacy of excellence in racing and gaming. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for growth, stability, innovation, and impact. If you're looking for a career where technology meets tradition and where your ideas drive the future, let’s explore the possibilities together!

Job SummaryExacta Systems is an industry leader that provides robust innovative solutions to gaming entertainment. As a rapidly growing company, we are committed to providing exceptional support to our customers and regulators. Our development team is at the forefront of this mission, consistently delivering custom solutions and enhancing our product offerings.

Exacta Systems is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our growing engineering organization. This individual will play a critical role in bridging development and operations, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our central determinant gaming systems.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and enjoys building and optimizing infrastructure that powers real-time gaming applications. The Sr. DevOps Engineer will partner closely with software engineering, QA, and IT operations teams to streamline deployment processes, enhance system monitoring, and improve overall system resilience.

• Collaboration within the DevOps Team to develop tools and administer our products.
• Develop and enhance build processes and tools.
• Provide second-to-third-tier customer support, assisting the operations team with engineering-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal and third-party development partners.
• Configure and deploy modern observability tools for system performance, availability, and security monitoring.
• Support database deployment processes and environment consistency across development, staging, and production
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and system architecture
• Partner with QA and developers to support test environment stability and reliability

• Senior level experience with MongoDB database
• Senior level knowledge of modern software architecture including inversion of control, test driven development, and SOLID principles
• Experience with Git and Github, Gulp, and NPM
• Experience with cloud deployment environments such as Amazon Web Services
• Development experience with casino gaming systems is preferred
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, system security, and performance optimization
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Senior level experience with web technologies and programming web-based user interfaces (C#, Node.js, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, etc.)

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel occasionally to support system deployments or operational needs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

Nearest Major Market: Austin