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Activate Games

Marketing Director

Lexington, KY · On-site

- Marketing Director Activate Games America Reports to: VP of Marketing Location: Warehouse Type ... programming * Build and maintain scalable local marketing playbooks that give operators clear ...

Activate Games

Marketing Director

Lexington, KY · On-site

- Marketing Director Activate Games America Reports to: VP of Marketing Location: Warehouse Type ... programming * Build and maintain scalable local marketing playbooks that give operators clear ...

Atome

$42 - $58/hr

You will work closely with Game Designers, Engineers, and Producers in an agile environment. Rather than just following checklists, you will analyze client-server interactions, catch performance ...

Belay Technologies, Inc.

$175K - $240K/yr

Belay Technologies is seeking a versatile Software Developer to design, develop, automate, and ... Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes * Pet adoption program, generous ...

Far Coder

$25K - $40K/mo

Insomniac Games is looking for a new Senior Gameplay Animator. The Senior Gameplay Animator is ... Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in ...

Belay Technologies, Inc.

$164K - $200K/yr

Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes * Pet adoption program, generous ... We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems ...

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC

$37 - $50/hr

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention ... Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets ...

BMM Testlabs

Location: Las Vegas, NV Company Overview BMM is the world's most experienced independent gaming ... The test engineer must have a basic knowledge of testing procedures, technical gaming standards ...

Light & Wonder, Inc.

Exposure to data engineering, table design, or data modeling. * Comfort working with messy, semi ... About Light & Wonder Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company.

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.

$90K - $140K/yr

... Developer Full Time Professional Moffett Field, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1547 Salary ... Experience with Unity or similar game engines for simulation environments * Understanding of 2D/3D ...

SciPlay Corporation

SciPlay** is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their ...

Illum

$108K - $201K/yr

If you understand what makes a game succeed on the floor--not just in theory, but in performance metrics--this role is built for you! What You'll Do * Global Content Strategy: Develop and lead a 12 ...

Unity Enterprise

$200K - $260K/yr

Offerwall by Unity is a leading mobile advertising and monetization platform that empowers game developers to maximize revenue and engage users through rewarded experiences. For over a decade, we've ...

Light & Wonder, Inc.

Provide input on game design and scheduling as it relates to software implementation. Effectively communicate technical requirements to team members. Collaborate with software quality assurance ...

Triwill Group

$196K - $245K/yr

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it ... If you're the kind of Software Engineer who lights up when talking about distributed systems, cares ...

Patrianna Limited

$75K - $99K/yr

Write well-designed, testable, and scalable code that powers our mobile gaming experiences * Lead ... Implement AI agents and automation tools to optimize code reviews and developer workflows

Booz Allen Hamilton

$61K - $141K/yr

The Summer Games is an innovative internship program that attracts some of the nation's best and ... Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis * Knowledge ...

Keplaris LLC

There's no account-manager telephone game here -- the person building the store is in the room with ... You'll be the developer who makes our storefronts fast, maintainable, and built to sell -- and who ...

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How much do games developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for games developer in Kentucky is $94,210.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,800.00 and $107,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Games Developer vs Game Designer?

AspectGames DeveloperGame Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; programming skillsBachelor's in Game Design, Art, or related field; creative and conceptual skills
Work EnvironmentTypically in a tech or game development studio, coding and testingOften in a creative studio, focusing on game concepts, story, and mechanics
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by game studios, tech companies, and independent developersUsed by game studios, design firms, and entertainment companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical roles in game creationUnderstanding creative roles in game development

Games Developers focus on coding, programming, and implementing game features, while Game Designers concentrate on game concepts, mechanics, and storytelling. Both roles are essential in game development but differ in skills and responsibilities.

What cities in Kentucky are hiring for Games Developer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Games Developer job openings in Kentucky as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 33% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $94,210 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Data Warehouse Developer

Louisville, KY

Churchill Downs Incorporated
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$45 - $61.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED 

Churchill Downs Incorporated ("CDI") (Nasdaq: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for more than 150 years, beginning with one of the most iconic and enduring events in sports and entertainment-the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI blends a rich legacy with a forward-looking approach to growth. Through the acquisition, development, and operation of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the expansion of online wagering services and other technology businesses, and the ownership and operation of regional casino gaming properties, CDI offers diverse career opportunities across the country. Our success is driven by dedicated team members who are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences, embracing innovation, and helping shape the future of entertainment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Warehouse Developer will utilize (BI) development skills, including MicroStrategy, in a highly collaborative Scrum environment. As a part of the BI team, the Data Warehouse Developer will design, implement, and maintain our data warehouse and front end reporting systems that allow users to access to pre-designed reports and self-serve analysis. They will work with data warehouses and utilize Microsoft SQL Server and support our growing brick and mortar gaming facilities. Specifically, the Data Warehouse Developer will perform the following day-to-day job duties: Build and maintain Extraction, Transform, and Load (ETL) and Data Warehouse objects (including Transactional Replication/CDC, SQL Procedures, MicroStrategy semantic model, SSAS, MDS/DQS, BIML, PowerShell scripts); SSIS, Translate business requirements into detailed, production-level technical specifications and data models; Modify existing reports and/or develop new reports by analyzing databases, data sources, structures for the benefit of users; Use SQL including complex stored procedures, common table expressions, analytic and functions, query optimization, and indexing; Design, implement, and maintain normalized, operational data store, and dimensionally modeled database systems; Design and develop ETL processes while utilizing Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS); Use object-oriented languages such as C#, PowerShell, or Python; Use Agile and Scrum methodologies to iterate quickly on product changes, develop user stories, and work through backlogs; Understand data management and data warehousing technologies related to data modeling, database administration and performance tuning, archiving, and disaster recovery; Work with multi-terabyte data sets; Design and build enterprise conceptual or logical data models; and Contribute to the design and optimization of CDI's data layer as the company's single layer of the truth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education Requirement: Master's degree in computer information technology, computer science, business analytics, data analytics, or a related field.

Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience as a data engineer or data developer.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have work experience in each of the following:  1) designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale data warehouse and operational data store architectures, including normalized and dimensionally modeled systems, serving as a single source of truth across business domains; 2) architecting and maintaining sophisticated ETL pipelines leveraging SSIS, BIML, Transactional Replication and Change Data Capture, with an emphasis on scalability, data quality, and performance in high-volume environments; 3) developing and maintaining semantic models and analytical layers using platforms such as MicroStrategy and SSAS, enabling governed self-service analytics while abstracting complex data structures for business users; and 4) advanced SQL development, including complex stored procedures, analytic functions, query optimization, and indexing strategies, specifically tuned for multi-terabyte data environments and mission-critical reporting systems.
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