Sr Software Engineer II

Sr Software Engineer II Las Vegas United States of America Full time Description US, Nevada The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests. THE JOB: 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. THE DAY-TO-DAY: 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. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: 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. THE PERKS & 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 VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION: https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=19275 Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!