Churchill Downs

Software Engineer - Front End

Churchill Downs$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Science/Systems or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of demonstrated career progression in software engineering
  • Strong experience with MySQL and relational databases
  • Deep knowledge of Angular, Java, Java Spring, and AWS environments
  • Foundational understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI/ML
  • Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot
  • Authorized to work in the US full-time

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop user-facing web-based features
  • Create and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and AWS
  • Manage and deploy code in a secure environment
  • Develop efficient, reusable code for continual improvement
  • Collaborate on design solutions with team members
  • Document and troubleshoot application bugs
  • Integrate AI/LLM components into applications

Benefits

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration
  • Support for innovation and idea sharing
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Flexible work environment
Full Job Description


JOB SUMMARY

The Software Engineer will work as a part of a larger team to design and develop custom frontend-focused, full-stack software solutions that meet the needs of the business and those of our patrons. This role will also participate as a member of an agile team and will therefore be required to participate in mutually deliverable goals and will have to coordinate efforts that maximize the contributions of the group. This engineer will have a strong emphasis on Angular-based frontend development while maintaining working knowledge of backend systems (Java, AWS Lambdas, etc.). Given our significant investment in AI-driven product initiatives, the ideal candidate will also bring applied experience with LLMs and AI-assisted development workflows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Write and support user-facing, web-based features that further the objectives of the organization
  • Write and support backend services and APIs (Java, Spring Boot, AWS Lambdas) that further the objectives of the organization
  • Manage and support a code base (repo), including deployment orchestration in a highly secure environment
  • Develop reusable, efficient code that lends itself to continual improvement and delivery
  • Collaborate with internal and external team members to design and achieve an optimal design solution
  • Document and troubleshoot bugs as is required to maintain a successful application platform; 24x7 operation
  • Investigate new technologies, techniques, and industry developments.
  • Integrate and work alongside AI/LLM-powered features and services; apply AI-assisted coding tools to improve development velocity and code quality
  • Improves operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures
  • Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
  • Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle
  • Design and participate in the development of one or more web-based, responsive apps, and back-end business services (e.g. web services) for consumer-facing products
  • Other duties as assigned by Management


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Science/Systems, or equivalent experience and industry certifications
  • 5+ years of demonstrated career progression
  • Strong experience in development against relational database, preferably using MySQL
  • Experience developing consumer facing applications in a distributed, scalable environment
  • Deep experience in technologies: Angular, CSS, HTML, Java, Java Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, MySQL, GitHub; frontend proficiency is primary, with working backend knowledge expected
  • Experience developing applications in AWS, including AWS Aurora and Lambda-based serverless architectures
  • Experience serving as an Agile Scrum team member
  • Authorized to work in the US on full-time basis
  • Foundational understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI/ML concepts; familiarity with prompt engineering, API integration (e.g., Anthropic Claude, OpenAI), and responsible AI practices
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to accelerate development workflows


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, sometimes for prolonged periods while working at a desk, on the phone, and/or on the computer; type on a computer keyboard; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; reach with hands or arms; walk or stand; and perform some repetitive motion activities.
    2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, color differentiation, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
    3. This position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team; and concentrate on a variety of details when faced with interruptions and changing work priorities.
    4. The mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions, as described above, including but not limited to: demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues; reason, calculate figures and amounts; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information, and draw valid conclusions; interpret procedures and policies; and meet schedules in a dynamic and sometimes demanding work environment.
    5. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a typical office environment.
    6. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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
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