Technical Supp Eng V

IGT; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IGT is seeking a Technical Support Engineer V to act as a senior SME for the RGS Global Operations platform, diagnosing highly complex issues across Java, JavaScript, APIs, and data layers. The role requires 10 years of experience, strong debugging across distributed systems, and mentoring responsibilities.

Expect out-of-hours support for major incidents and collaboration with engineering for permanent fixes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for core product domains including promotional tools, platform functionality, game engines, integration layers, and customizations.
• Diagnose and resolve complex multi-system issues across application, integration, platform, and data layers, including code-level investigation in Java back-end and JavaScript/HTML front-end.
• Act as senior escalation point for incidents exceeding generalist L3 support by forming hypotheses, analyzing evidence, and isolating root causes under production conditions.
• Partner with platform engineering to reproduce issues, identify failing components, and validate permanent fixes.
• Trace and analyze API and integration flows; build or enhance scripts and diagnostic tools to improve investigation and resolution.
• Perform log-driven investigations using OpenSearch/DQL and leverage platform data for incident analysis and decision making.
• Lead root-cause analysis and problem-management activities with engineering to reduce recurrence and MTTR.
• Create and maintain runbooks, debugging playbooks, and knowledge articles to improve support efficiency.
• Mentor and coach other technical support engineers on investigation methodologies.
• Support operational readiness for new features and migrations by validating behavior and identifying risks.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

HTML

APIs

Linux

OpenSearch

DQL

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.

Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.

Responsibilities

The Technical Support Engineer V serves as a senior technical authority within L3 RGS Global Operations, providing advanced, hands‑on application support for IGT's RGS platform. This position acts as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for assigned product domains and is responsible for resolving highly complex, code‑level issues across a microservices‑based, multi‑vendor, globally distributed environment.

• Serve as the technical SME for one or more core product domains, including promotional tools, core platform functionality, game engines, integration layers, and customizations.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex, multi-system issues across application, integration, platform, and data layers, including code‑level investigation across Java back‑end and JavaScript/HTML front‑end applications and event flows.
• Act as a senior escalation point for incidents that exceed generalist L3 support capabilities by forming and testing hypotheses, analyzing technical evidence, and isolating root causes under production conditions.
• Partner directly with core platform engineering to reproduce complex issues, identify failing components, provide complete and reproducible technical context, and validate permanent fixes.
• Trace and analyze API and integration flows using application code, technical documentation, and flow diagrams. Build or enhance scripts, queries, and diagnostic tools as needed to improve investigation and resolution.
• Perform log‑driven investigations using OpenSearch/DQL or similar technologies and leverage platform data to support incident analysis, decision‑making, and technical solutions.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and problem‑management activities, partnering with engineering to define corrective actions and reduce issue recurrence, customer impact, and mean time to resolution (MTTR).
• Create and maintain specialist runbooks, debugging playbooks, troubleshooting guides, knowledge articles, and diagnostic tools to improve the consistency and efficiency of technical support.
• Mentor and support other technical support engineers through case reviews, technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and coaching on investigation methodologies.
• Support operational readiness for new features, functionality, integrations, markets, migrations, and platform changes by validating expected behavior, identifying operational risks, and supporting successful rollout and handover.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and wider operational teams to support the delivery of new functionality across promotional tools, game engines, and core platform capabilities.
• Maintain a high level of technical ownership within assigned product domains and promote continuous improvement across the support organization.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Experience Required

• 10 years of work related experience is required.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in senior technical application support, software engineering, integration/delivery, or a related technical role supporting business‑critical, customer‑facing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing complex issues across distributed, multi‑system environments, including application, integration, platform, and data layers.
• Experience investigating application behavior at the code level and isolating and validating technical fixes in production environments.
• Experience with API and system integrations and the ability to determine system behavior using application code, technical documentation, and flow diagrams.
• Experience performing root‑cause analysis and supporting incident and problem‑management processes.

Skills Required

• Strong development‑level proficiency with Java for back‑end applications.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and HTML, including the ability to understand and debug front‑end application and event flows.
• Strong understanding of APIs and integration flows. Experience designing, developing, or extending APIs is a plus.
• Strong Linux server knowledge and scripting skills, including the ability to develop or adapt diagnostic tools.
• Experience with log‑driven troubleshooting and analysis; knowledge of OpenSearch, DQL, or equivalent query tools is preferred.
• Ability to use technical and operational data effectively when investigating incidents and determining solutions.
• Strong understanding of operational risk and the impact of changes within business‑critical production environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently investigate highly complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear, evidence‑based incident narratives and high‑quality technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and globally distributed technical teams.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less‑experienced support engineers.
• Ability and willingness to provide occasional out‑of‑hours support for major incidents as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within iGaming, casino gaming, or another regulated real‑money platform environment.
• Experience supporting multi‑vendor, microservices‑based architectures and game/content platforms, including game engines, Remote Game Servers (RGS), and Player Account Management (PAM) integrations.
• Experience developing integrations, adapters, reverse integrations, or front‑end and back‑end customizations.
• Experience working within globally distributed or follow‑the‑sun technical support environments.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical leadership to other support engineers.

Keys to Success

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

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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 their for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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.

IGT is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.