Backend Engineer
DraftKings15 hours ago
Remote, BulgariaEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems and APIs for high-traffic applications.
- Contribute production code for a 24/7 real-time sports betting experience.
- Triage, debug, and resolve software issues while supporting performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch new features.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on debugging.
- Use modern tools and best practices to solve complex problems at scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- At least 1 year of professional experience in object-oriented backend development.
- Experience with C# or Java and knowledge of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and backend system fundamentals.
- Exposure to designing and supporting scalable distributed systems in cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience writing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and performance test suites for backend services.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging.
Benefits
- Remote role, as indicated by the job posting.
- A gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency may be required as a condition of employment, with company guidance provided for the process.
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About DraftKings
DraftKings builds consumer platforms for daily fantasy sports, online sports betting, and real-money casino games in regulated markets. It generates revenue from wagers, fantasy contest entry fees, and casino gameplay, delivered via mobile and web apps. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, the company is publicly traded on NASDAQ and operates across many U.S. states and Ontario.