Senior Application Architect
Company: Las Vegas Sands
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Position Overview The primary responsibility of
the Senior Application Architect is to lead the architectural
design and implementation of our casino management system (CMS)
from inception to launch. The Senior Application Architect will
leverage extensive technical expertise to create scalable, secure,
and high-performance applications that enhance the overall gaming
experience. The Senior Application Architect is responsible for
setting architectural standards, guiding development teams, and
ensuring that our solutions meet regulatory requirements while
delivering exceptional user experiences. All duties are to be
performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands
Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands
Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in
a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to
observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of
conduct. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Define and drive the
architectural vision for the casino management system (CMS),
ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with industry
regulations. Develop architectural blueprints that outline system
components, modules, and data flow from initial concept through
deployment, focusing on scalability and performance. Oversee the
complete software development lifecycle for the CMS, from
requirement gathering and design to implementation, testing, and
launch. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including
gaming operations, compliance, Enterprise Architecture, UX/UI
design, and DevOps, to ensure cohesive application development.
Design robust, multi-tiered applications that utilize
microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native
principles, specifically tailored for casino operations. Ensure
that applications adhere to security best practices and regulatory
compliance, including data protection and privacy standards. Assess
and select technologies, frameworks, and tools that enhance
application performance, reliability, and maintainability,
particularly for gaming transactions and player management.
Integrate third-party gaming systems, payment gateways, and APIs to
create a seamless ecosystem for casino operations. Implement
comprehensive testing strategies, including automated testing, to
ensure the delivery of high-quality software that meets user
expectations. Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks,
optimizing performance for high transaction volumes and real-time
data processing. Establish and enforce coding standards, best
practices, and guidelines specific to gaming applications. Conduct
code reviews and technical audits to ensure compliance with
architectural standards and regulatory requirements. Mentor and
guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous
improvement, technical excellence, and innovation. Lead training
sessions on architectural principles and gaming-specific
technologies to enhance the team’s capabilities. Act as a key
technical liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders,
effectively communicating architectural decisions, project status,
and timelines. Facilitate discussions on architectural strategy and
decisions, ensuring alignment among all stakeholders. Perform job
duties in a safe manner. Attend work as scheduled on a consistent
and regular basis. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications At least 21 years of age. Proof of
authorization to work in the United States. Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field;
Master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred. Must be able
to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by
law or policy. 10 years of experience in software development, with
significant experience in architectural design and leadership
roles, specifically in casino or gaming environments. Demonstrated
experience successfully leading software projects from inception to
launch. Deep expertise in application architecture patterns,
including microservices and serverless architectures, tailored for
high-availability systems. Proficiency in programming languages
such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript, with experience in
frameworks like Spring, .NET, or Node.js. Extensive knowledge of
relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)
database design and performance tuning, particularly for
transactional systems. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS,
Azure, GCP) and services relevant to application development and
deployment in the gaming industry. Familiarity with application
security principles and compliance standards specific to the gaming
industry (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR). Expertise in Agile development
practices and a strong understanding of the DevOps culture.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of
conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences,
including regulatory bodies and executive leadership. Strong
interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and
outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
Physical Requirements Must be able to: Physically access assigned
workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation. Work
indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as,
but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust. Utilize laptop and
standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.
Keywords: Las Vegas Sands, Arlington , Senior Application Architect, IT / Software / Systems , Dallas, Texas
