Churchill Downs

DevOps Engineer

Churchill Downs$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps or similar role
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Senior level expertise in MongoDB database
  • Strong knowledge of modern software architectures and principles
  • Experience with Git, Github, Gulp, and NPM
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud deployment environments
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals and system performance optimization

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the DevOps Team to develop tools and manage products
  • Enhance build processes and tools for efficiency
  • Provide tiered customer support for engineering-related issues
  • Work with internal and third-party developers
  • Deploy modern observability tools for monitoring system performance
  • Support consistency across development, staging, and production in database deployments
  • Document infrastructure, deployment processes, and system architecture

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative gaming environment
  • Engage with cutting-edge technology and systems
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams
  • Support for professional development and expanding technical skills
  • Potential for occasional travel to support deployments
Full Job Description
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 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 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

About Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs is a leading entertainment company that operates a variety of businesses, including horse racing, casino gaming, and online wagering. The company is best known for hosting the Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Churchill Downs is committed to providing a world-class entertainment experience for its customers, while also promoting responsible gaming and supporting the communities in which it operates.
Learn more about Churchill Downs
Size
5,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$81.9 million
Founded
1875
5 Year Trend
+14.2%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ

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