Sr. Software Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain highly available front-end and back-end systems that support our gaming platform. This individual will be a primary contributor on key initiatives, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software in a regulated gaming environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end and back-end services for Exacta’s gaming platform
• Own major components or services within the system architecture
• Enthusiastic and experienced with AI-assisted development and modern AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
• Contribute to system design discussions focused on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and Operations to deliver new gaming functionality
• Participate in code reviews and uphold high standards for code quality, testing, and documentation
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices across the team
• Assist in planning, estimation, and execution of engineering initiatives

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experienced across the full software development life cycle, from requirements through production support
• Passionate about building high-quality software and mentoring other engineers
• Comfortable working in both independent and collaborative team settings
• Strong communicator, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Effective in fast-paced environments requiring thoughtful problem solving and ownership
• Interested in learning gaming systems, regulatory considerations, and real-time transaction platforms
• Technology and Tools:
• AI Development Tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar)
• NodeJS / TypeScript ecosystem
• React front-end frameworks
• MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases
• Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions
• Docker and containerized deployments
• AWS and on-premises infrastructure
• HTML, SCSS, Material UI

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience as a full-stack developer building high-availability applications
• Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript or .NET frameworks
• Experience with NoSQL and/or relational database design and performance tuning
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience designing systems that manage real-time data and transactions
• Experience in casino gaming or regulated industries is welcomed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.