Software Engineer (Developer) III - Game Development

About the role

As a Developer III, you'll be an experienced contributor within the engineering team at IGT's game development studio based in Sydney. You'll design and develop game software, contribute to technical and architectural decisions, participate in code reviews and help improve the development practices and reusable technology that support teams globally, working on innovative slot games for the US and APAC markets.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify moderately complex, high-quality software applications and game features using sound computer science and software engineering principles.
• Develop slot game functionality and supporting systems using Unity and C#/.NET.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, mathematicians, sound engineers, and fellow developers to turn game concepts into finished products.
• Participate in creative problem solving, technical design and product development.
• Contribute to architectural guidelines and technical solutions in collaboration with technical leadership.
• Investigate relevant technologies, industry practices and development approaches that may improve products and development processes.
• Deliver multiple development tasks to agreed schedules and communicate progress clearly to the team and leadership.
• Identify potential roadblocks and technical risks early, escalating concerns and contributing practical solutions.
• Actively participate in code reviews, code validation and technical discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, engineering quality and team efficiency.

About you

• Advanced experience with Unity.
• Advanced C# and .NET development skills.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and programming.
• Strong working knowledge of SOLID principles and software design patterns.
• Good understanding of software architecture and writing maintainable, reusable and testable code.
• Experience with software development practices and methodologies such as Agile, feature-driven development or similar approaches.
• Solid experience using source/revision control systems, such as Perforce, Git or equivalent.
• Proficiency with modern integrated development environments and debugging tools.
• 5+ years of relevant software development experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; or a PhD in a relevant discipline.

About us

IGT is a global leader in gaming, bringing together technology, creativity and entertainment to deliver engaging experiences to players around the world. Our game development teams bring designers, mathematicians, artists, sound engineers, and software developers together to create high-quality games enjoyed in many countries.