System Design Architect

International Game Technology; Nevada; Remote; USD 60,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks a Senior Software Architect to design and produce architectural solutions aligned with business needs. The role requires extensive software development experience, strong communication skills, and deep understanding of architectural principles and cloud technologies. This position is remote or based in London.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Identity theft insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of software development experience.
• Expertise in architectural principles, styles, and design patterns.
• Good understanding of application design principles and object-oriented design.

Responsibilities

• Produce architectural solutions that align with business needs.
• Review technical designs and support development efforts.
• Participate in proof-of-concepts to validate architecture proposals.

Skills

Software Development

Architectural Principles

Cloud Technologies

Data Modeling

UML

Strong Communication Skills

Job description

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Requisition ID: 16971

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

At IGT, our mission is to build quality gaming products that inspire, innovate and entertain - always placing the players, partners and people at the heart of everything we do.

We use our in-depth knowledge, industry expertise and our passion for gaming to deliver premium products and IGT is rapidly growing to become one of the most influential forces in gaming with a very bright future.

This position is Remote in the US or can be based in our London office.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with key business stakeholders, including Product Owners and Technology Leads to understand our processes, data and domain models in order to produce architectural solutions that are in alignment with the IGT’s needs
• Guide, advise and support on technical matters and feasibility to projects during inception and requirements gathering
• Produce and review System Architecture Documents ensuring solutions meet success criteria, quality metrics and are aligned with longer term strategic objectives
• Ensure architectures and solutions defined as part of System Architecture Document meet agreed standards, policies and non-functional requirements
• Work with the Architecture team to identify overlaps or conflicts with ongoing changes or product and resolve as needed
• Using software engineering knowledge, create new and innovative products and services that are achievable within the timeframe required
• Apply your in-depth expertise of agile software engineering principles and practices such as unit testing, TDD, BDD, refactoring techniques, continuous integration and test automation
• Participate in proof-of-concepts to validate and demonstrate key architecture or technology proposals
• Provide support for development efforts by reviewing technical designs and supporting efforts to resolve critical issues

Requirements

About You:

• Minimum 12 years of software development experience
• Ability to explain technical concepts to stakeholders ranging from non-technical to the technically focused
• UML, ArchiMate or similarly structure modelling technique
• Expert of architectural principles, styles, design patterns and anti-patterns
• Good understanding of application design principles and object oriented design
• Knowledge of domain and data modelling as well as database design principles
• Previous experience of loose coupling, separation of concerns, inversion of control and microservices
• Knowledge of SaaS solutions development and deployment in multi-tenant environment
• Excellent experience of distributed transaction algorithms (two-phase commit, saga, and other patterns)
• Working knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms
• Structured approach to research and analysis activities
• Influence and gain consensus for ideas and solutions from all levels within the organization
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. 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 background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $60,989-$200,500 USD annually. The actual pay offered may end up being 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.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.