Senior Lead Software Engineer, Backend

DraftKings Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, where you will drive innovative solutions and lead engineering teams. This role offers the chance to tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced environment, helping to shape the future of sports and entertainment. You will take ownership of API services, collaborate across teams, and ensure high-quality work that aligns with the company's engineering strategy. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cloud-native development and microservices.
• Strong relational database skills with MySQL or SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain API services primarily in C#.
• Collaborate with teams to define milestones and deliverables.

Skills

C#

Java

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Microservices

Automated Testing

Troubleshooting

Job description

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We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

DraftKings is growing quickly, and we’re looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer to direct our engineering teams and influence our product roadmap. This role involves collaboration across teams, informing business decisions, and finding creative solutions to scaling challenges.

What you’ll do as a Senior Lead Software Engineer

1. Take ownership of the design, development, maintenance, testing strategy, and operations of API services primarily in C# with SQL and NoSQL databases hosted in AWS.
2. Collaborate with business leads to define milestones and deliverables for new functionalities on short timelines.
3. Serve as the primary voice for the engineering organization on your team’s systems.
4. Lead your team in design sessions, ensuring high-quality work aligned with DraftKings' engineering strategy.

What you’ll bring

1. Experience as an ‘expert’ on a development team, responsible for planning to delivery and management of features.
2. Solid cloud-native experience with containerized microservices, data grids, auto-scaling, and managed infrastructures.
3. Expertise in at least one object-oriented language like C# or Java.
4. Strong relational database skills with MySQL or SQL Server.
5. Familiarity with AWS services and infrastructure.
6. Ability to write automated comprehensive test suites at all architecture levels.
7. Experience helping scale a rapidly growing company is a plus.
8. Excellent troubleshooting, real-time decision-making, and responsiveness to ensure a great customer experience.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may need to obtain a gaming license, and we will guide you through the process if applicable.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Software Development and Spectator Sports

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