Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Draft Kings
Boston, MA, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$119,500.0 - $149,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests C Sharp (Programming Language) Code Review Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Distributed Systems Object-Oriented Software Development Performance Tuning Oop Languages
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Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll build the high-scale backend systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. From day one, 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 passionate engineers, architects, and product leaders who value quality, speed, and impact. Your ideas will shape what comes next and your growth won’t slow down. What You’ll Do Design and develop scalable back-end systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by a large, engaged user base around the clock. 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, 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., The US base salary range for this full-time position is 119,500.00 USD - 149,400.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Requirements

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.

About the company

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