Software Development Manager

Aristocrat is looking for a Technical Manager of Software Engineering to lead a team to build a next generation game development kit (GDK) for digital and real money gaming. The GDK is built on Typescript for desktop, mobile and cloud deployments. The Technical Manager will lead, mentor and coach a team of developers that will enhance and accelerate the way Aristocrat builds games. The Technical Manager will partner with game studio to deliver an advanced GDK to be used by hundreds of game developers across Aristocrat's studios.
What You'll Do

• Develop and present software designs and plans with stakeholders and senior developers.
• Lead a team of developers fixing bugs in TypeScript/JavaScript/C#.
• Implement and test gaming requirements for gaming platform.
• Review designs and code from internal and external software engineer for clarity, correctness, and efficiency
• Review and select appropriate technologies for new feature areas as they arise
• Perform analysis and provide technical recommendations for internal bugs and field issues.
• Able to accurately estimate, meet deadlines/provide deliverables on time
• Provide aid to QA and support personnel on need basis to identify problems with game and platform.
• Collaborates with Software Architects, Product Managers, product developers, subject matter experts and others on assigned modules.
• Coordinate with teams in Austin, and India, among others.
• Good inter-personal skills. Should be a good team player.
• Drive discussions towards conclusions
• Articulate and should be able to express ideas and issues without inhibitions
• Able to grasp functional aspects well (quickly and with minimal guidance)
• Supervises agile planning, roadmaps, and bug reviews

What We're Looking For

• B.Tech. / B.E. / MCA /MTech. in CS/IT/ECE
• 5 years of experience leading a team of 5 or more
• 5 years of experience in designing, shipping, and maintaining server-based systems in Linux or Windows environments
• 8 years of experience with C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, C++ or other similar language
• 10 years of experience in shipping software on desktop, mobile or cloud platforms
• Solid experience working on complex systems or SDKs, ideally with multiple customers

Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.
Travel Expectations
None
Pay Range
$136,155 - $252,860 per year
Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.