Mgr Software Eng (Dev) I
Moncton, CA, E1H 2R6
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Responsibilities
We are looking for a strong Software Engineering Manager with strong leadership and software development experiences who can effectively manage our team of game developers. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will interact heavily with our internal teams to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
The incumbent will:
- Manage and prioritize the workload of your engineers
- Actively promote the on-time completion of projects
- Work closely with product management to determine feasibility of product features and provide alternatives when necessary
- Keep interest and excitement levels high, inside and outside of the department
- Set measurable objectives for the team and individual reports and guide to achieve them
- Constantly look for better processes for projecting and improving project profitability
- Encourage innovation of process and creative development methodologies by all
- Actively lead or participate in resolving key issues that impact the performance of the team
- Contribute to sales activities, customer development, proposal development, and closing sales
- Present creative solutions to internal teams when possible
- Design and implement critical components of the product
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related discipline or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in client-side design and software development experience
- 3+ years of experience in HTML5, ActionScript, and/or Java programming
- Knowledge of the implications of developing for high-availability clustered environments
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Working knowledge or broad experience with SVN, Mercurial, Jira, bitbucket and Confluence
- Excellent communication skills - able to communicate effectively with technical / non-technical personnel
- Able to pass a Security Background Investigation
Preferred:
- 3+ years of supervisory/management experience
- Experience with open source technologies
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams (i.e. US and China)
- SQL knowledge. Bonus points for MySql, CouchBase, Mongo and/or experience
- Online game development experience
Keys to Success
• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership
Why join IGT?
At IGT, our greatest competitive advantage is our people. We take ownership, work with urgency, act with integrity, stay curious, and create value for our customers and each other. Join us and help shape what's next.
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.
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 $102,677.00 - $154,000.00, 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.
IGT is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.