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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Backend Engineer - **Company:** FULLY REMOTE NY LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Real Time Systems, System Availability, Caching, Backend, Build Management, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Elixir, Golang - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.welcometothejungle.com/en/companies/sleeper/jobs/software-backend-engineer_us_eoa3a5zc ## About the Role * Proven ability to build and scale distributed systems that serve millions of users in real-time or gaming environments * Comfortable designing and maintaining RESTful and/or graphql APIs, data models, and internal tooling * Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or similar), with familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes a plus) * Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Go, Python, Node.js, Java), and an understanding of trade-offs between them * Bonus: Passion for sports, gaming, or building multiplayer or real-time systems * Bonus: Proficiency in Elixir * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Strong product mindset-you care about the why, not just the how, and you build with users in mind * 3+ years of backend software engineering experience * Solid knowledge of databases (both SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub) ## Description * We're looking for a Software Engineer - Backend to help us scale the core systems behind our fantasy sports and DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) offerings * In this role, you'll build and own critical backend services, and collaborate with fellow engineers as we scale to support tens of millions of passionate sports fans * You'll collaborate cross-functionally to bring innovative features to life-from real-time contest engines and game logic to personalized content and secure, seamless payments * You'll own significant parts of the backend stack and help raise the bar for performance, scalability, and reliability at Sleeper * Design and build core backend systems that power Sleeper's games and real-time user experiences-fantasy contests, Sleeper Picks, user profiles, leaderboards, and more * Build scalable, distributed systems capable of handling millions of concurrent users with low latency and high availability * Own backend initiatives from concept to deployment, ensuring clean interfaces, well-documented services, and resilient infrastructure * Optimize system performance and proactively address bottlenecks through monitoring, profiling, and capacity planning * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver features that users love * Contribute thoughtful code reviews and help strengthen backend engineering best practices and standards ## Related Videos - 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