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.