UI/UX Design Engineer III

Konami Gaming is looking for a UI-UX Design Engineer III to join our team!

A User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) Design Engineer III demonstrates extensive Design, FIGMA, HTML/CSS coding (or other software/programming languages suitable to user interface development) skills applied to department and customer objectives and requirements. Work with quality assurance, software design, software engineers, and senior managers to develop new system features, refactoring the existing User Interface and maintain current system and industry requirements.  Project manages enhancements of system as necessary. This position also requires flexibility to always act autonomously while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.

What you'll be doing:

Software Development & Implementation (70%): Each Synkros Major Product Release – Code freeze must be attained 9 Months into each 1-year release cycle. Each Synkros Minor Product Release – Code freeze must be attained 2-Months into each 3-month development cycle. Maintains less than 5% kick-back ratio from Quality Assurance testing of code submission. Engineering cross-training and knowledge training (5 to 10 sessions annually). QA / Customer Support - Knowledge transfer sessions (2 to 4 sessions annually).

• Writes, tests, debugs/troubleshoots, and maintains the source code of computer programs.
• Research, design and developing system software in conjunction with the SYNKROS Casino Management System and related product development.
• UI Software programming and development of documentation.
• Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
• Applies strong HTML/CSS/FIGMA (or other software/programming languages suitable for user interface development) developer experience to code new and enhanced development objectives; analyze objectives and problems specified by engineers and/or designers.
• Assists management team in conducting code reviews.
• Provides mentoring and oversight to junior developers on functional development, KGI coding practices and company policies and procedures.

Project Management (15%): Maintain less than 5% kick-back ratio from Quality Assurance and project Management of Functional Specification review. Maintain less than 5% kick-back ratio from Quality Assurance and Project Management of Usage Document review. Review internal processes and submit improvement recommendations bi-annually.

• Assists in project management enhancements of system as necessary.
• Coordinates the testing scripts, documentation, and deployment schedule with the QA, Training and Documentation departments.
• Meets difficult technical challenges and tight deadlines.
• Determines or coordinates purchasing requirements for programs or enhancements.
• Consults with customers or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.
• Coordinate installation plan of Systems Software/Firmware.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status.
• Confer with data processing and project managers to obtain information on limitations and capabilities for data processing projects.
• Reports any discrepancies, changes or recommendations, and/or problems for resolution to senior management.

Systems Knowledge (10%): Initial Orientation – Objectives listed in the Engineering. Training Portfolio must be completed within 60 days of employment. Technology Research – Submit at least 2 innovative ideas/suggestions per year for Patent/Intellectual Property consideration. 

• Knowledge of the Information Technology industry, its systems, platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Knowledge of graphical user interface design and development.

Customer Relationship Management (5%): Customer visits 2 to 4 annually (discuss business requirements). The frequency may change based on contractual necessity.

• Creates and maintains solid customer relations and feedback.
• Contacts customers, as necessary, to attain feedback of stability and reliability of systems software.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose client issues and resolve in efficient and timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Konami Offers

Competitive Wages

Great 401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive health benefits package

Generous Company paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement program

About Konami Gaming, Inc.:

For Players. For Operators. For Each Other.

Konami Gaming, Inc. entered the US gaming market in the 2000s and we have spent the last two decades moving the industry forward with breakthrough games, head turning cabinets, and a casino management system that brings it all together. Over that time, we have garnered our share of awards and established a corporate culture of success and innovation.

A world leader in systems and game development, Konami can offer you the best of both worlds - stability within a dynamic, creative environment. We are excited to announce that Konami Gaming Inc. is growing and expanding into new product lines, including premium and standard games, and new market segments. As we enter a new growth period for the Company, we are expanding our reach to attract top talent in game studio operations, technology and product development.

What we'll want you to have:

• BSEE or BSCE from a four-year college or university (Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related field), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years or more experience as a website software designer with HTML / CSS front-end coding.
• 3 or more years’ experience in graphical user interface (GUI) design development. 
• High degree of knowledge and understanding of software design systems.
• Casino Gaming or Lottery System experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently, both verbal and written with all levels of the business.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Gaming licensure(s).
• High degree of knowledge and understanding of computer systems, front-end development including HTML/CSS and UI design.
• Graphical User Interface programming skills and experience required.
• Casino Gaming, Lottery Systems or RDBMS experience a plus.
• Ability to obtain licensing, gaming card, or other certifications required by gaming regulations or jurisdictions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment:

• Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be comfortable working in an area with limited working space for long hours with the ability to remain seated at computer terminal for extended periods of time. Extreme repetitive motion using keyboard, mouse, and telephone. Must be able to work at assigned location to enable direct communications and interactions with team members, management, and others as necessary, unless traveling for a business-related purpose.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, paying attention to detail, and meeting assigned deadlines. Demonstrates high integrity, trust, and strict confidentiality. Ability to maintain excellent communication and a positive, respectful, and professional attitude and relationship with clients, employees, peers, co-workers, all levels of management, and all outside organizations conducting business or otherwise interacting with the company. Ability to always act autonomously while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.
• Position shall work primarily in a smoke free office environment. The noise level is low to moderate. Position shall maintain a cubicle or office in close proximity to other cubicles and offices. 

Konami Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 702-616-1400 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.