DraftKings

Software Architect, Sports Core

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports & Entertainment, Gaming & Betting, Data PlatformsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and demonstrate technology leadership experience with a proven ability to design, build, and operate scalable systems through others. Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization and orchestration paradigms, messaging, and streaming systems, including familiarity with .NET, Kafka, and Kubernetes technologies is preferred. Strong background in system observability, monitoring, and alerting is also required, along with the ability to analyze and optimize performance related bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

As a Software Architect, you will build the architecture and guide the evolution of core systems responsible for ingesting, processing, and delivering sports data across the platform, ensuring a resilient, scalable, observable, and performant system for high availability and global impact. You will own technical vision and architectural runway, champion best practices across the domain through technical leadership and mentorship, and work closely with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to align business priorities with system capabilities. Additionally, you will translate functional and non-functional requirements into clear architectural documents, mentor engineers, support technical design reviews, and facilitate knowledge sharing, evaluate emerging tools and platforms, and shape the technical direction of the domain while providing detailed technical guidance to the team.

Skills

System Architecture
Scalability
Performance Optimization
High Availability
Real-time Data Processing
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Operational Excellence
Cross-functional Collaboration
Tools Evaluation
Proof-of-Concept Development

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

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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