Software Engineering Manager

National Geographic; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital sports entertainment company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in London. You will oversee an engineering team focused on developing low-latency systems and automating workflows. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading a development team, proficiency in C# or Java, and at least 5 years in the Sports Book industry, driving innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Sports Book industry.
• Experience leading a development team.
• Strong mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Engineering team.
• Lead design sessions and ensure delivery of high-quality work.
• Collaborate with business leaders on application functionality.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Proficiency in C# or Java

Knowledge of AWS services

Experience with message brokers like Kafka

Tools

.NET Framework or .NET Core

Job description

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Software Engineering Manager

Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR12359

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 Software Engineering Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of an Engineering team that plays a critical role in developing solutions that power our platform and drive our business forward. You'll focus on automation and efficiency within our Sportsbook vertical and you'll lead the team responsible for building complex low latency systems to support data science decision-making at scale. You'll mentor team members, fostering a culture of learning and improvement while driving high-quality technical work.

What You'll Do as a Software Engineer Manager

• Lead all day-to-day aspects for an Engineering team, including scrum ceremonies, project management, and your team's roadmap.

• Support the growth and development of your direct team by providing regular feedback, guidance, and mentorship, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

• Lead design sessions and ensure delivery of high-quality work that aligns with the goals of our applications and platform.

• Hold responsibility for all technical aspects of your team, with a willingness and desire to get hands-on with technical design and coding as needed.

• Collaborate with business leaders across the company to define milestones and deliverables for adding new functionality to existing applications.

• Work with your team under fast deadlines to design, build, and deliver innovative applications.

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading a development team, managing the full lifecycle of key features, including planning, delivery, and ongoing maintenance.

• Strong mentorship and leadership skills, with experience managing a small team.

• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented language, such as C# or Java.

• Familiarity with .NET Framework or .NET Core is preferred.

• Experience with message brokers like Kafka is an advantage.

• Knowledge of modern cloud technologies, including AWS services and infrastructure.

• At least 5 years of experience in Sports Book industry

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.

About Us

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.