Senior Principal Architect

Job Description:

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Senior Principal Architect is to lead the architectural design and implementation of our casino management system (CMS) from inception to launch. The Senior Principal Architect will leverage extensive technical expertise to create scalable, secure, and high-performance applications that enhance the overall gaming experience. The Senior Principal Architect is responsible for setting architectural standards, guiding development teams, and ensuring that our solutions meet regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional user experiences.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architectural vision for the casino management system (CMS), ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with industry regulations. 

• Develop architectural blueprints that outline system components, modules, and data flow from initial concept through deployment, focusing on scalability and performance. 

• Oversee the complete software development lifecycle for the CMS, from requirement gathering and design to implementation, testing, and launch. 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including gaming operations, compliance, Enterprise Architecture, UX/UI design, and DevOps, to ensure cohesive application development. 

• Design robust, multi-tiered applications that utilize microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native principles, specifically tailored for casino operations. 

• Ensure that applications adhere to security best practices and regulatory compliance, including data protection and privacy standards. 

• Assess and select technologies, frameworks, and tools that enhance application performance, reliability, and maintainability, particularly for gaming transactions and player management. 

• Integrate third-party gaming systems, payment gateways, and APIs to create a seamless ecosystem for casino operations. 

• Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including automated testing, to ensure the delivery of high-quality software that meets user expectations. 

• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, optimizing performance for high transaction volumes and real-time data processing. 

• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and guidelines specific to gaming applications. 

• Conduct code reviews and technical audits to ensure compliance with architectural standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and innovation. 

• Lead training sessions on architectural principles and gaming-specific technologies to enhance the team’s capabilities. 

• Act as a key technical liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating architectural decisions, project status, and timelines. 

• Facilitate discussions on architectural strategy and decisions, ensuring alignment among all stakeholders. 

• Perform job duties in a safe manner.

• Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.

• Proof of authorization to work in the United States.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy.  

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with significant experience in architectural design and leadership roles, specifically in casino or gaming environments. 

• Demonstrated experience successfully leading software projects from inception to launch. 

• Deep expertise in application architecture patterns, including microservices and serverless architectures, tailored for high-availability systems. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript, with experience in frameworks like Spring, .NET, or Node.js. 

• Extensive knowledge of relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) database design and performance tuning, particularly for transactional systems. 

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services relevant to application development and deployment in the gaming industry. 

• Familiarity with application security principles and compliance standards specific to the gaming industry (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR). 

• Expertise in Agile development practices and a strong understanding of the DevOps culture. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including regulatory bodies and executive leadership. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.

• Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.