Software Eng (Dev) II

IGT; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,482 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IGT seeks a Software Development Engineer II (Full Stack) to design, develop, and support scalable software that enables business growth. You will own features across the full lifecycle, collaborating with global teams and leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and quality.

3–5 years of hands-on experience with Node.js, Angular, TypeScript, and SQL Server, plus RESTful APIs and microservices. This on-site role emphasizes secure coding, testing, and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of full-stack development experience across front-end, back-end and database layers.
• Proficiency in Node.js REST API development with Express.js/KOA, Angular, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS, and RESTful API design.
• Strong SQL Server proficiency with T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and third-party API integrations.
• Experience with automated testing (unit/integration/e2e) and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of secure development (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT) and OWASP principles.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability.
• Proficiency with Git and Azure DevOps; familiarity with modern DevOps workflows.
• Strong documentation practice for stories, designs, APIs, and runbooks.
• Experience collaborating across global teams using Agile methodologies and time-zone coordination.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software across front-end, back-end, and database layers.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Contribute to architecture, API design, and platform enhancements for scalability and maintainability.
• Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL Server databases, and system integrations.
• Ensure security and quality via secure coding, automated testing, reviews, and CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement improvements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and own features end-to-end.
• Create technical documentation for stories, spikes, designs, APIs, and runbooks.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to boost productivity and code quality while following standards.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to improve product quality and team efficiency.

Skills

Node.js REST API

Angular

TypeScript

SQL Server

API design

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

Azure DevOps

Testing frameworks

OAuth/OpenID/JWT

AI-assisted development

Agile

Copilot

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Express.js

KOA

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Overview

The Software Development Engineer II (Full Stack) plays a key role in designing, developing, and supporting scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions that enable business growth and operational efficiency. This role partners with product, engineering, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver applications aligned with enterprise architecture and engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of full-stack development experience, with strong expertise in Node.js, Angular, TypeScript, and SQL Server, along with experience building RESTful APIs and microservices. The engineer will own features throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support.

Success in this role requires strong problem‑solving skills, collaboration within Agile and global teams, and a commitment to engineering excellence through high-quality code, technical documentation, code reviews, and the effective use of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve productivity and software quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions across front-end, back-end, and database layers.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, QA, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design, API design, and platform enhancements while ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL Server databases, and system integrations.
• Ensure software quality through secure coding practices, automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive improvements to ensure system reliability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, provide effort estimates, and take ownership of features from design through deployment and production support.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for user stories, spikes, solution designs, API specifications, implementation details, and operational procedures.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and software delivery while adhering to engineering standards.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and engineering practices, contributing ideas that improve product quality, team efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, combined with a strong passion for learning and adopting new technologies.
• 3–5 years of full-stack software development experience, with proven hands‑on delivery across front-end, back-end, and database layers in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Node.js REST API development (primary skill), including experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js and KOA, along with strong expertise in Angular, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS and RESTful API design.
• Strong SQL Server expertise, including writing and optimizing T‑SQL queries, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query performance tuning to ensure efficient data retrieval and data integrity.
• Experience in API design, microservices architecture, and third-party API integrations, demonstrating the ability to build and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑performing server‑side solutions.
• Experience with automated testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Jasmine, Cypress, Playwright), with a focus on delivering reliable, maintainable, and high-quality software.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices, including authentication and authorization (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT), OWASP secure coding principles, and API security best practices.
• Experience with application monitoring and observability, including logging, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in version control and DevOps tooling, specifically Git and Azure DevOps, with familiarity in CI/CD practices and modern software development workflows.
• Strong commitment to technical documentation, ensuring that every user story, spike, feature, and production delivery is accompanied by clear, accurate, and maintainable documentation, including solution design, architecture decisions, API specifications, implementation details, deployment considerations, and operational/runbook documentation as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross‑functional global teams, working effectively across time zones with strong communication skills and experience in Agile methodologies including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Proficiency in adopting AI‑assisted software development practices using tools such as GitHub Copilot to enhance development efficiency, code quality, and developer productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software solutions in FinTech, payments, gaming, or other regulated industries.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise‑scale applications, distributed systems, or complex system integrations.
• Familiarity with data architecture, analytics, and AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) or AI-enabled applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments using tools such as Azure DevOps or similar Agile project management platforms.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self‑leadership

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. These factors may result in variation in starting pay. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $50,482–$115,000 USD, based on a good‑faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. IGT complies with all applicable pay transparency and compensation laws and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable. Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.