Software Engineer - Backend

DraftKings; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and sports entertainment company in Canada is looking for a developer to create APIs and backend services. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience with .NET Core and C#, and familiarity with Git. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced, agile setting. Join us to make a significant impact on user experience in the sports entertainment industry.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Use of cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with .NET Core and C#.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Exposure to team-based environments through internships or projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop APIs and backend services for critical features.
• Build scalable systems for high-volume user base.
• Debug production issues to ensure platform reliability.
• Contribute to production code with a focus on quality.
• Adapt quickly to evolving requirements in agile environments.

Skills

Experience with .NET Core and C#

Familiarity with Git

Understanding of object-oriented programming

Ability to write unit tests

Collaborative workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Employer Industry: Technology and Sports Entertainment

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and technology
• Chance to make a significant impact on user experience in the sports entertainment industry
• Work with cutting‑edge technology and contribute to a rapidly evolving field
• Support and guidance provided for obtaining necessary gaming licenses

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Develop APIs and backend services that support critical features across products
• Build performant, scalable systems for a high‑volume user base in a live sports environment
• Debug and triage production issues to ensure platform reliability and seamless user experience
• Contribute to production code immediately with a focus on clean, testable implementation
• Adapt quickly to evolving requirements in a fast‑paced, agile development environment

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant combination of education, experience, and training
• At least 1 year of experience working with .NET Core and C#, with a solid understanding of object‑oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows in shared repositories
• Experience writing unit tests and contributing to quality‑driven development
• Exposure to working in a team‑based environment, through internships, projects, or prior roles

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Certificates from coding courses or bootcamps are a plus
• A passion for building great software and continuous improvement

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