Senior Software Developer, Trading at Penn Interactive

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Gaming, Sports Betting, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, distributed systems, algorithms and software design
Significant experience operating production systems at scale, including performance tuning and monitoring
Proven ability to build reliable, high-throughput distributed systems and real-time data pipelines
Comfortable participating in on-call rotations and navigating live production issues
Hands-on experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS, Pub/Sub)
Experience with modern web frameworks and API development (Phoenix, Ruby on Rails, Sinatra, Django, Laravel, Node)
Strong experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL), Redis, and Redis Cluster
Familiar with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and terminal-based tooling
Experience with testing frameworks such as ExUnit, RSpec, Jest, pytest or equivalent
Familiarity working with cloud platforms like Google Cloud, Azure or AWS
Experience with background job processing (Oban, Exq, Sidekiq, Celery, Beanstalk)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain event-driven systems built with Elixir (Phoenix LiveView, Broadway, Commanded), Postgres, Redis and Apache Kafka
Design and build scalable data feed integrations and gRPC/REST services
Tackle complex, high-impact technical challenges and drive proposals across teams and leadership
Shape architecture and delivery of new features in a collaborative agile setting
Work with other teams to build and evolve internal service integrations
Set up and improve monitoring and alerting (DataDog, Bugsnag, PagerDuty)
Identify system bottlenecks and risks; drive long-term scalability improvements
Support product teams with technical planning, specs, and performance guidance
Mentor engineers and contribute to evolving engineering practices and standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsReal-time Data ProcessingLow LatencyHigh ThroughputHigh AvailabilityAPI IntegrationRisk ManagementTrading PlatformsData Ingestion

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What technologies will I be working with in this role?

You will develop and maintain event-driven systems built with Elixir (Phoenix LiveView, Broadway, Commanded), Postgres, Redis, and Apache Kafka, along with designing scalable data feed integrations and gRPC/REST services.

What are the key skills and experience required for this position?

Candidates need a solid foundation in computer science with competencies in data structures, distributed systems, algorithms, and software design, plus significant experience operating production systems at scale, including performance tuning.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

The role involves working with a distributed team, and the company has locations throughout North America where you can build a future, suggesting flexibility in work arrangement.

What is the team like at PENN Entertainment?

You will work with a distributed team of smart, friendly, and dedicated Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers in a collaborative agile setting, focused on delivering high-quality apps under rigorous constraints.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Developer role?

Strong candidates have a solid computer science foundation, experience with production systems at scale, and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges, mentor engineers, and contribute to architecture in a collaborative environment.

Penn Interactive

Develops online sportsbooks and casino games

About Penn Interactive

Penn Interactive specializes in developing online sportsbooks, casinos, and free-to-play gaming experiences, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to deliver immersive sports betting experiences and enhance the overall gaming experience. The company leverages advanced technologies to provide a seamless and engaging gaming experience, including innovative features for sports betting and casino gaming.

1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Data & AnalyticsIndustries

201-500Employees