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Brightstar Lottery · 12 hours ago

Vice President, Software Development - Lottery Solutions

West Greenwich, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Brightstar Lottery is an innovative global leader in the lottery industry, seeking a Vice President of Software Development for Lottery Solutions. This role involves providing strategic and technical leadership for developing and implementing innovative software solutions tailored for the lottery industry, while collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality platforms and applications.

ComputerGamingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Brenna Kelliher

Responsibilities

Define and execute the software development roadmap and strategy for lottery solutions, aligning with overall business objectives and driving innovation

Provide technical vision and leadership, ensuring that software designs and architectures align with industry best practices, enterprise standards, and lottery-specific requirements (e.g., security, compliance)

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software development team, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration. This includes talent development, performance management, and creating a psychologically safe environment for the team to thrive

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including product managers, business leaders, government relations, and clients, effectively translating business needs into technical requirements and delivering solutions that drive commercial impact

Oversee and manage software development projects, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality software products on time, within scope, and on budget

Drive operational efficiency through implementing best practices, exploring automation opportunities, and managing the entire SDLC

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends (e.g., blockchain for transparency, AI for insights, cloud platforms) to inform product development and maintain a competitive edge in the lottery market

Ensure adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and security compliance requirements for lottery systems and applications

Manage the software development budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation, and manage relationships with external software vendors

Champion robust quality assurance and testing practices to ensure the reliability, stability, and performance of lottery solutions

Qualification

Software Development LeadershipCloud PlatformsSoftware Development MethodologiesProgramming LanguagesSoftware ArchitectureQuality AssuranceProject ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Extensive experience in software development, with a strong focus on leadership and managing complex projects

Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles

Experience leading large global teams and working with cross-functional teams, including remote teams

Ideally, 7+ years of experience in developing solutions for high-volume, regulated industries (e.g. lottery, gaming, banking, e-commerce), with a deep understanding of systems hardware, cloud platforms, network communications, and potential experience with state or local government agencies

Deep technical knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, DevOps)

Expertise in relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, Angular), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and database systems (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, NoSQL)

Experience with developing and supporting mission-critical applications optimized for cloud or virtualized environments

Strong understanding of software architecture, technical design, and system development technology

Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and motivating individuals to achieve results

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field