Sr Software Engineer II

MGM Resorts International

81d

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer II is a key technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable, production-ready software that drives exceptional customer experiences. This role spans the full software development lifecycle—from vision and planning through execution, deployment, and long-term sustainment—ensuring innovation, performance, and reliability in every solution. In addition to hands-on development, the role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving engineering practices to align with evolving business and technology goals.

Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience delivering scalable, production-grade cloud and backend software solutions across enterprise and internet-scale environments, with a strong emphasis on full-stack development.
• Proficient in object-oriented programming using Java (and/or C++, similar languages), with hands-on experience across both UI and backend layers—including service, data, and communication components.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.
• Experienced in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), DevOps practices, and distributed team collaboration within a continuous delivery environment.
• Skilled in applying software engineering best practices throughout the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, version control, testing, and deployment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset; capable of working across business and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver production-grade software across the full development lifecycle, from vision and planning to deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with Product Management and cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-quality customer experiences.
• Drive platform performance by evaluating and implementing new technologies and engineering best practices.
• Ensure service consistency, reliability, supportability, and observability across systems.
• Communicate effectively to align teams, resolve challenges, and foster collaboration across organizational levels.
• Build trust and influence by modeling MGM’s mission and values while developing strong relationships throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees