Technical Solutions Engineer II
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Location: Las Vegas, NV 89110
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Job Location
Las Vegas - LAS VEGAS, NV
Position Type
Full Time
Description
Konami Gaming is looking for a Technical Solutions Engineer II to join our team!
A Technical Solutions Engineer II is responsible for items that go beyond Customer Service support that require more technical skills. The position requires expertise in the Java programming language. The position must also show strong skills and knowledge of the SQL database language and know how to apply that towards the SYNKROS database. The Technical Solutions Engineer must not only be able to work with external customers but must be able to work with internal customers also from Sales, Compliance, Project Management, R&D and SQA. They must work with R&D, customer service, and senior managers to maintain and troubleshoot existing customer code base keeping to current system and industry requirements. This position also requires the flexibility to act autonomously at all times while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.
What you'll be doing:
Customer Service Support
SYNKROS Maintenance
Special Projects
Konami Offers
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.
Qualifications
What we'll want you to have:
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the following technologies will be highly regarded and some may be required depending on the position requirements:
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 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. Strong oral and written communication skills. A high degree of analytical thinking and problem-solving. Excellent organizational skills and an extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Additional Requirements:
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 [redacted] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Job Location
Las Vegas - LAS VEGAS, NV
Position Type
Full Time
Description
Konami Gaming is looking for a Technical Solutions Engineer II to join our team!
A Technical Solutions Engineer II is responsible for items that go beyond Customer Service support that require more technical skills. The position requires expertise in the Java programming language. The position must also show strong skills and knowledge of the SQL database language and know how to apply that towards the SYNKROS database. The Technical Solutions Engineer must not only be able to work with external customers but must be able to work with internal customers also from Sales, Compliance, Project Management, R&D and SQA. They must work with R&D, customer service, and senior managers to maintain and troubleshoot existing customer code base keeping to current system and industry requirements. This position also requires the flexibility to act autonomously at all times while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.
What you'll be doing:
Customer Service Support
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses escalated customer issues and resolve in efficient and timely manner in the areas of the SYNKROS application, interfaces, or database.
- Contacts customers and/or vendors, as necessary, to aid in SYNKROS related issues.
- Reports any discrepancies, changes or recommendations, and/or problems for resolution to senior management.
SYNKROS Maintenance
- Maintain contact and communication with R&D to keep visibility on all new functionality from each development cycle.
- Reports and recommends bug related fixes to R&D and follows the process to track the fix back to customer service.
- Performs SYNKROS version upgrades
Special Projects
- Work with all associated groups to maintain and develop new tools to be used within Customer Service to aid in quick and efficient resolutions.
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.
Qualifications
What we'll want you to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, or related field.
- 2+ years professional work experience as a JAVA software engineer.
- Intermediate and above level understanding and usage of Microsoft Office products. Must be able to communicate professionally and efficiently (verbal and written) with all levels of the business. Must be able to obtain and retain gaming licensure.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the following technologies will be highly regarded and some may be required depending on the position requirements:
- Java programming knowledge (OO, JVM, reflection, I/O, data structures)
- Socket programming
- Thread programming
- TCP/IP stack knowledge
- Advance SQL query procedure building
- JDBC, Oracle, or other RDBMS, SQLPlus
- Advance knowledge of XML and HTML 5
- Linux basics
- Performance and monitoring knowledge
- Design pattern experience
- API design
- ORM experience
- SOA knowledge
- Understanding of automation and deployment
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 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. Strong oral and written communication skills. A high degree of analytical thinking and problem-solving. Excellent organizational skills and an extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Additional Requirements:
- Full time / 40 + Hours per week. Must be flexible for overtime, including evenings, weekends and Holidays as required.
- Must be comfortable working in a cubicle with limited working space for long hours with the ability to remain seated at the computer terminal for extended periods. Extreme repetitive motion using keyboard, mouse and telephone. Position can be high stress and extremely fast paced. Ability to handle directive, assess situations, enter into dialogue and complete tasks. Must be able to communicate verbally and write in English.
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 [redacted] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.