Backend Engineer — Real-Time, Scalable APIs

DraftKings Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and scale real-time systems powering millions of users. From day one, you’ll ship production code and optimize performance for 24/7 sports betting platforms.

Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and designers to deliver new features at scale. Requirements include a BS in CS and 1+ year in backend development with C# or Java, plus experience with AWS or GCP and automated testing.

Qualifications

• BS in CS or equivalent with practical backend development experience.
• 1+ year of object-oriented backend work using C# or Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and scalable services.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable back-end systems and APIs for high-traffic apps.
• Contribute production code from day one and improve performance.
• Triaging, debugging, and resolving issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch features.

Skills

C# or Java

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Automated tests

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

JUnit

Job description

DraftKings is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and scale real-time systems powering millions of users. From day one, you’ll ship production code and optimize performance for 24/7 sports betting platforms.

Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and designers to deliver new features at scale. Requirements include a BS in CS and 1+ year in backend development with C# or Java, plus experience with AWS or GCP and automated testing.