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Brown Deer Place

Life Enrichment Director

Coralville, IA · On-site

$20/hr

... games, outings, celebrations, and purpose-driven activities Resident-Centered Focus • Get to know ... programming to reflect resident feedback and evolving needs • Encourage resident leadership ...

Brown Deer Place

Life Enrichment Director

Coralville, IA · On-site

$20/hr

... games, outings, celebrations, and purpose-driven activities Resident-Centered Focus • Get to know ... programming to reflect resident feedback and evolving needs • Encourage resident leadership ...

BAE Systems

Eng I - SW

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, and developing software for real ... Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and ...

BAE Systems

Eng Prin - SW

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, and developing software for real ... Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and ...

BAE Systems

Technical Intern 3

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

... engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products * You will assist with ... Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and ...

BAE Systems

Technical Intern 3

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

... engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products * You will assist with ... Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and ...

BAE Systems

Technical Intern 3

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

... engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products * You will assist with ... Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and ...

BAE Systems

Technical Intern 3

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

... engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products * You will assist with ... Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and ...

Stryker

$35/hr

Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker's mission to make ... Scientific or technical disciplines preferred (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences ...

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What is an assistant indie game developer?

An Assistant Indie Game Developer is a professional who supports the creation and development of independent video games. They typically work with small teams or solo developers, contributing to various aspects such as programming, art, design, or testing. Their responsibilities can range from implementing game features and fixing bugs to creating assets and assisting with project management. This role is essential for indie projects, where team members often wear multiple hats and collaborate closely. Assistant Indie Game Developers help bring creative game ideas to life while learning a broad set of industry skills.

How does an assistant indie game developer typically collaborate with other team members during a game project?

As an Assistant Indie Game Developer, you’ll often work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team, collaborating with artists, designers, programmers, and sometimes sound engineers. Your role may involve supporting the main developers by fixing bugs, implementing gameplay features, or prototyping new mechanics based on team feedback. Communication is highly valued, as frequent check-ins and brainstorming sessions help keep everyone aligned and ensure that creative ideas are integrated smoothly. Due to the collaborative nature of indie projects, you can expect a hands-on, dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the game's final outcome.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant indie game developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Indie Game Developer, you need a solid understanding of game design principles, basic programming skills (often in C# or Unity), and familiarity with digital art or sound design. Experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as version control systems such as Git, is typically required. Creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills that help you contribute effectively to small, collaborative teams. These competencies enable you to support the development process efficiently, adapt to changing project needs, and help deliver engaging indie games.

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IT Market Engineer II-Full-Time(Bettendorf)

Caesars Entertainment

Bettendorf, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Caesars Entertainment rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 255 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

106th of 164 rated casinos

Job description


Work with Property IT Management and Enterprise IT to support business technology, computer system and data communication systems; responsible for providing first and second-level support function for end-user and customer facing technology, property-based server, network, and related infrastructure. Also performs support for telephones and related technologies; may also support audio and video systems and special event operations. Exercise sound judgement to Resolve complex business, computer system and data communication problems; provide specialized problem solving and problem resolution skills, participate in local aspects of enterprise and property-driven technology projects.
Responsibilities
  • Responds to technology related Incidents and Service Requests calls and ensures IT support and service requests are handled or escalated in a timely manner, ensures updates and resolutions for incidents, service requests, problem tasks, and change tasks are communicated to end-users and business partners as appropriate. Provide first and second-level support for incident and service requests. In carrying out these duties, exercise sound judgement based upon best practices and knowledge to first analyze and decide the best method of problem resolution.
  • Assists in problem determination/isolation and analysis of problem data, root cause analysis and mitigation for on-premises technology, decide when to escalate complex problems to more senior IT team members and service provider/vendors as necessary.
  • Assists in execution and verification of impact to IT Change Tasks where impactful to property operations
  • Responsible for completion and documentation of all assigned day-to-day tasks/activities per the scheduled shift for various systems. These functions can include first and second level support for server, network and related infrastructure, clients/end-users requests, marketing/hospitality/gaming special events, and other duties as required
  • Plan, coordinate and execute installation, upgrade and maintenance of gaming, hospitality, and back of house hardware and software products adhering to Enterprise IT Change Control and local regulatory processes. Maintain communication with project and product management teams, clients, and vendors
  • Participates in Vulnerability Remediation activities for server, network and related infrastructure, customer facing and end-user systems and other technologies as necessary. Administer systems and utilities to analyze and secure computer operating systems, software programs, database resources and network infrastructure to comply with security, audit, and regulatory requirements
  • Responsible for response to automated monitoring alerts and maintenance of monitoring of local resources with enterprise monitoring team
  • Updates procedures and documentation for select platforms
  • Drive process and operations improvements locally with a mind on impact to the overall enterprise
  • Perform entry-level and intermediate technical tasks/repairs on server, network and related infrastructure, desktop, end-user, and customer facing platforms
  • Participate in Property/Regional IT Team on-call rotation providing Tier 1 response to business-critical operation incidents during business operating hours (24x7 where applicable) on a periodic basis
  • Work as part of the local IT Team in the delivery of IT services, projects and assignments
  • Uses the Service Management System to track and close all client/user incidents, request, change, and problem activities
  • May assist to ensure the local data center is maintained at prescribed environmental levels and in a clean and orderly condition
  • Adhere to system management criteria, policies and procedures; Ensure established enterprise standards are followed and enforced
  • Not a remote worker position, however, some remote work required

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a computer science-related field, or equivalent experience required
  • Technical certifications in OS, infrastructure virtualization, and networking desired
  • Minimum two years work experience in a technical support/systems administration role
  • General understanding of production operating systems, virtualization, transaction processing systems, relational database architecture, wide and local area networks, communication protocols required. Experience with mission-critical gaming and hospitality systems desired
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills required
  • Strong personal computing skills required
  • Demonstrated intermediate-level technical skills in multiple platforms desired
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure work environment
  • Flexible to work various day/shifts may be required

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • The successful candidate will be required to have, or obtain as part of the hiring process, the appropriate jurisdictional casino gaming license
  • Lifts up to a maximum of 50 lbs. and must be able to carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs
  • Must be able to work in areas containing high noise levels, bright lights, smoke, and dust
  • Position requires approximately 30% standing, 40% sitting, 30% walking
  • Requires some pushing and climbing
  • Requires very frequent twisting, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching overhead
  • Must be able to respond to touch, speech, aural and visual cues
  • Must be able to maneuver all areas of the casino

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