Sr. Devops Engineer

Churchill Downs Inc.Austin, TX

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

At Exacta Systems, we're not just shaping the future of gaming-we're redefining it. As a leader in historical horse racing (HHR) technology, we create cutting-edge gaming solutions that power thrilling player experiences nationwide. Now part of the Churchill Downs family, we're backed by a storied legacy of excellence in racing and gaming. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for growth, stability, innovation, and impact. If you're looking for a career where technology meets tradition and where your ideas drive the future, let's explore the possibilities together!

JOB SUMMARY

Exacta Systems is an industry leader that provides robust innovative solutions to gaming entertainment. As a rapidly growing company, we are committed to providing exceptional support to our customers and regulators. Our development team is at the forefront of this mission, consistently delivering custom solutions and enhancing our product offerings.

Exacta Systems is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our growing engineering organization. This individual will play a critical role in bridging development and operations, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our central determinant gaming systems.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and enjoys building and optimizing infrastructure that powers real-time gaming applications. The Sr. DevOps Engineer will partner closely with software engineering, QA, and IT operations teams to streamline deployment processes, enhance system monitoring, and improve overall system resilience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration within the DevOps Team to develop tools and administer our products.
Develop and enhance build processes and tools.
Provide second-to-third-tier customer support, assisting the operations team with engineering-related issues.
Collaborate with internal and third-party development partners.
Configure and deploy modern observability tools for system performance, availability, and security monitoring.
Support database deployment processes and environment consistency across development, staging, and production
Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and system architecture
Partner with QA and developers to support test environment stability and reliability

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Senior level experience with MongoDB database
Senior level knowledge of modern software architecture including inversion of control, test driven development, and SOLID principles
Experience with Git and Github, Gulp, and NPM
Experience with cloud deployment environments such as Amazon Web Services
Development experience with casino gaming systems is preferred
Understanding of networking fundamentals, system security, and performance optimization
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience in DevOps or a similar role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Senior level experience with web technologies and programming web-based user interfaces (C#, Node.js, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to travel occasionally to support system deployments or operational needs

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

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We're always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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