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# Lead Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** DraftKings Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, MongoDB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Oop Languages, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Alwayson, Datadog, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Performance Testing, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/n4a2x59g94

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
 * At least 5 years of experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C#, with advanced expertise in OOP principles, design patterns, and backend architecture.
 * Proven ability to architect, build, and scale distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
 * Deep experience developing and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, to ensure system resilience and scalability.
 * A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
 * A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices across teams.
 * Experience building high-performance, scalable distributed applications and microservices, with expertise in event streaming and non-relational databases such as MongoDB.
 * Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and observability tools such as Datadog, along with a solid understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

## Description

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll lead the charge in building scalable systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. You'll architect robust solutions, write high-performance code, and guide a team committed to technical excellence. Working across disciplines, you'll align engineering execution with business strategy and elevate our enterprise platform. This is a rare opportunity to lead with impact, shape product direction, mentor talent, and drive innovation at scale.

What You'll Do

 * Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by millions of users in a real-time, always-on environment.
 * Take ownership of the full development lifecycle from shaping the architecture of new features to breaking down workstreams and guiding implementation.
 * Lead by example, writing high-performance, well-tested code that meets our rigorous standards for reliability and scalability.
 * Set and enforce best practices around code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance.
 * Triage, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments, driving a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
 * Act as a technical mentor and coach, providing guidance and feedback that helps engineers grow and do their best work
 * Play a critical role in shaping the team's roadmap and technical direction while fostering a strong engineering culture grounded in ownership and continuous learning., DraftKings provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes in major sports.