Senior Software Engineer, Backend

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland DraftKings Inc. Full time

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The Crown Is Yours

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll build the high-scale backend systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. From the start, you'll ship production-ready code, deliver features with speed and consistency, and own services end-to-end in a fast-moving, always-on environment. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and product leaders who value quality, speed, and impact.

What You\'ll Do
  • You will be developing systems and APIs that process 2 million bets per day, with a strong focus on customers, a large and passionate group of sports enthusiasts.
  • Deliver production-ready code, driving forward new features and capabilities in a 24/7 sports betting environment.
  • Prioritize agility and scalability equally to support rapid product rollouts while ensuring systems are built to pivot and perform at scale.
  • Own the full software development lifecycle, from initial design through long-term maintenance, performance tuning, and reliability improvements.
  • Triage, investigate, and resolve production issues with urgency, including an on-call rotation, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Ensure all components are built to withstand high volume and real-time demands, optimizing for speed and efficiency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical execution with product goals, mentoring peers and driving quality standards across the team.
What You\'ll Bring
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with deep knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system architecture.
  • Proven success designing and building scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Advanced proficiency in writing and maintaining automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, for large-scale backend services.
  • A demonstrated ability to mentor and grow other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and collaborative 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.

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

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