Software Apps Engineer

Brightstar Lottery; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 59,595 - 122,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Identity theft insurance

Job summary

Brightstar Lottery in West Greenwich, RI is seeking a Software Engineer (Applications) to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for local, networked, cloud-based, or web environments. You will gather requirements, write and debug code, and implement enhancements for internal applications such as financial systems and HR platforms.

The role requires at least 5 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficient in C and Unix/Linux scripting.
• Experience with relational databases and software testing.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains software for local, networked, cloud, or web environments.
• Analyzes user requirements, writes and debugs code, and implements enhancements.
• Tests, documents, and collaborates with users and cross-functional teams to refine functionality.
• Collaborates daily with internal customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

C programming language

Unix/Linux shell scripting

Relational databases

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Location: West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 19454

Brightstar is an innovative, forward‑thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure‑play global lottery company, our best‑in‑class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award‑winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well‑established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Overview

The Software Engineer (Applications) designs, develops, and maintains software solutions for local, networked, cloud‑based, or web‑based environments. This role involves analyzing user requirements, writing and debugging code, and implementing enhancements for commercial or internal applications such as financial systems, HR platforms, or mobile apps. Responsibilities also include testing, documentation, and collaborating with users or cross‑functional teams to refine system functionality.

Responsibilities

• Applies a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach for modifications of existing applications, simple changes, reports and request for services with minimal direction.
• Designs and develops data processing systems, processes and enhancements for company's sophisticated systems.
• Develops software for data import/export/conversion and develops utilities that enable balancing of converted data.
• Participates in group design discussions and expected to understand basic storage design concepts.
• Basic proficiency in software development, software design, software testing, software maintenance, software configuration management, software engineering tools and software quality.
• Documents processes and procedures related to the implementation and maintenance of storage solutions.
• Collaborates closely with the internal customer daily to cultivate a positive relationship. Listens to customers and asks the appropriate questions to determine their requirements.
• Collaborates with other parts of the organization as the need arises to first share and analyze customer requirements and then develop and implement the best strategy and processes to meet those requirements.
• Swiftly addresses customers' concerns or service level incidents by personally fixing issues, implementing solutions, or advancing the matter as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science; or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in design, system integration, and performance tuning; collaborates across teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Applies structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Fluent in C programming language.
• Capable of programming Unix/Linux shell scripting.
• Firm knowledge of relational database systems.
• Strong analytical and solving skills for data‑related issues.

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $59,795 - $122,400. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

Nearest Major Market: Providence

Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island