DraftKings Inc.

DraftKings Inc.

Lead Backend Engineer

USA, CanadaRemotePosted 17 days ago
Full TimeSeniorRemoteCA

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Job Description

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance c

Key Highlights

  • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by millions of users in a real-time, always-on environment.
  • Take ownership of the full development lifecycle from shaping the architecture of new features to breaking down workstreams and guiding implementation.
  • Lead by example, writing high-performance, well-tested code that meets our rigorous standards for reliability and scalability.
  • Set and enforce best practices around code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance.
  • Triage, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments, driving a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • At least 5 years of experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C#, with advanced expertise in OOP principles, design patterns, and backend architecture.
  • Proven ability to architect, build, and scale distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Deep experience developing and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, to ensure system resilience and scalability.
  • A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices across teams.

Skills & Technologies

AWSGCP

About the Company

DraftKings Inc.

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Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Senior

Location

USA, Canada

Work Mode

Remote

Posted

17 days ago

Country

CA