DraftKings

Senior Software Backend Engineer

Ukraine

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, GamingIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not specified
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Brief Description: We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming. Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3+ years of development experience in object-oriented programming using languages such as C#.
  • Familiarity: Kafka and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge: Strong knowledge of OOP and REST design principles.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with MongoDB.
  • Testing: Experience writing and maintaining a comprehensive suite of unit and integration tests.
  • Cloud Experience: Experience writing distributed systems in a Cloud Computing environment such as GCP strongly preferred.
  • Architecture: Experience writing distributed applications and working with microservice architecture, with a strong focus on high performance, and scalability.
  • Leadership: Ability to grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and over-the-shoulder debugging.

Responsibilities

  • Developing systems and APIs that power a rich set of applications used by a large and passionate group of users every day.
  • Contributing creatively to processes and decision-making when building new features, ensuring scalability and availability of the entire platform.
  • Working closely with designers, product managers, and data analysts on multidisciplinary teams.
  • Pivoting quickly and adapting to rapid product development and team formation.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified

Company Information

  • Company Type: Publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company
  • Headquarters: Boston
  • Note: As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. The company will guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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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.

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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