About Us
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,300 third-party local and regional establishments across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates brick and mortar casinos and a racino venue.
Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 270 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, para-mutuel betting and 55 days of thoroughbred horse racing a year. For more information, please visit www.accelentertainment.com.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Accel Entertainment is seeking a Junior Systems Developer to build and maintain its gaming systems, including data interfaces, payment systems, controllers, user interfaces, and legacy applications. The Junior Systems Developer will work closely with business stakeholders and Accel engineers to implement new features and modernize existing systems. This role reports to the Senior Systems Developer. Preferred primary location: Las Vegas, NV. Preferred secondary location: Chicago, IL.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems Development & Modernization
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Collaborate with business stakeholders, infrastructure engineers, and quality assurance to design, build, test, and deploy gaming systems
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Upgrade and enhance existing controllers, devices, user interfaces, and payment systems
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Build new thin-client user interfaces in C# and .NET to replace thick clients
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Reverse engineer legacy code and integrate functionality into modern C#-based services
Systems Integration & Delivery
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Integrate gaming systems with accounting and marketing systems
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Create and manage GitHub repositories and set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
Production Support & Documentation
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Troubleshoot and resolve production defects
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Create technical documentation and unit tests
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or a related field
Experience
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2+ years of C#, JavaScript, and .NET development experience, with a focus on secure, reliable, scalable, auditable, and compliant solutions
Technical Skills
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Experience designing and building SQL databases
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Experience building interfaces that use CSV and JSON file formats and REST API calls
Skills & Competencies
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Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders and senior engineers
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex issues
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Ownership and accountability to follow issues through from discovery to resolution
Preferred Experience
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AngularJS or React experience
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Experience using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps to manage technical work
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Experience setting up CI/CD processes in GitHub
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Experience in gaming, hospitality, or multi-state regulated industries
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Experience working with infrastructure engineers and quality assurance teams
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Typical office environment
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Travel may be required
The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Base Pay Range:
$78,000–$93,000/yr
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.
Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.
Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
