[Remote] Senior Platform Engineer at DraftKings

Bulgaria

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Sports, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 4+ years of professional software development experience, preferably with C# and .NET Core. Experience with distributed systems, microservice architecture, Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP is required. Familiarity with GitOps methodologies and observability platforms such as DataDog and ELK stack is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Platform Engineer will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, writing clean and efficient C# and .NET Core code. They will conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements. Responsibilities include building and improving platform infrastructure, enabling scalable and reliable systems, applying GitOps practices, and managing Kubernetes-based infrastructure with Helm Charts for automated application deployments.

Skills

.NET Core

Platform Engineering

Software Development

Infrastructure Automation

System Design

Code Reviews

Mentoring

DraftKings

Online platform for fantasy sports and betting

About DraftKings

DraftKings operates in the online gaming and entertainment industry, focusing on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games. Users can engage in daily fantasy sports contests for cash prizes, place bets on various sports events, and play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. The platform also includes a marketplace for digital collectibles, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs of celebrities. DraftKings ensures compliance with gaming regulations, providing a secure environment for its users. Unlike many competitors, DraftKings offers a diverse range of gaming options and revenue streams, attracting a wide audience of sports fans, gamblers, and digital collectors. The company's goal is to create a comprehensive and safe platform for users to enjoy various gaming activities and digital asset trading.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$911.4MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Risks

Class action lawsuit for alleged unlawful account termination could damage reputation.

Accusations of collusion with FanDuel may lead to antitrust investigations.

Sportsbook+ in New York may face regulatory scrutiny over its subscription model.

Differentiation

DraftKings offers a unique combination of fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games.

The company has ventured into the NFT market, expanding its digital collectibles offerings.

DraftKings ensures a secure gaming environment through compliance with gaming authorities.

Upsides

Partnership with Delta Air Lines could open new revenue streams through in-flight gaming.

Launch of Sportsbook+ in New York offers enhanced odds, attracting more subscribers.

Entry into the NFT market taps into the growing digital collectibles trend.

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