Senior Backend Engineer
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- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should ideally have 3+ years of development experience in object-oriented programming using languages such as C#. Familiarity with Kafka and Kubernetes is preferred, along with knowledge of OOP and REST design principles. Experience writing distributed systems in a Cloud Computing environment such as GCP is strongly preferred, and familiarity with MongoDB is a plus. Experience writing and maintaining a comprehensive suite of unit and integration tests is also required.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing systems and APIs that power a rich set of applications used by a large group of users, ensuring scalability and availability of the entire platform. You will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and data analysts to contribute to the creation of new features, and you will be able to lead either as an engineer or transition into a manager role. You will also be responsible for writing distributed applications and working with microservice architecture, with a strong focus on high performance and scalability, as well as mentoring and guiding other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and debugging.
Skills
C#
Kafka
Kubernetes
MongoDB
REST
OOP
GCP
Microservice Architecture
Distributed Systems
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
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.
Key Metrics
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees