Senior Software Engineer (Python)

DraftKings; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll develop systems and APIs that power engaging applications for a passionate user base. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring scalability and availability while embracing agility in product development. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a leader, whether as an engineer or transitioning into management. Be part of an innovative firm shaping the future of sports and entertainment experiences, while facing rewarding challenges that accelerate your career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in object-oriented programming with C# or Java.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, REST principles, and SQL schema design.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and APIs for applications used by a large user base.
• Lead engineering initiatives and adapt quickly to changing requirements.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

C#

Java

REST design principles

SQL

Unit testing

Integration testing

Cloud Computing

Job description

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

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be part of one of our multidisciplinary teams where you’ll work closely with designers, product managers, and data analysts. You’ll be a creative contributor to our processes and decision-making so when we build new features, we can ensure scalability and availability of the entire platform.

What you’ll do as a Senior Software Engineer

• You will be developing systems and APIs that power a rich set of applications used by a large and passionate group of users every day.

• Care about agility as much as you care about scalability. We roll out products very quickly and are looking for a team that can pivot at a moment’s notice.

• We’re constantly growing and forming new teams; you will be able to lead either as an engineer or transition into a manager role.

What you’ll bring

• Ideally, you have 3+ years of development experience in object-oriented programming using languages such as C# or Java.

• You have a strong knowledge of OOP and REST design principles.

• 1+ years of relational database experience including schema design and SQL.

• You also have experience writing and maintaining a comprehensive suite of unit and integration tests.

• Experience writing distributed systems in a Cloud Computing environment such as AWS strongly preferred.

• Ability to grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and over-the-shoulder debugging.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.