Lead Software Engineer, Backend
Description For Lead Software Engineer, Backend
DraftKings, a leading digital sports entertainment and gaming company (NASDAQ: DKNG), is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their backend development initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sports gaming technology while working with cutting-edge tools and frameworks.
The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in C#, SQL databases, and AWS infrastructure. You'll be responsible for leading a full-stack team, designing and implementing scalable solutions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets business objectives.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll work in a fast-paced environment where agility and scalability are equally important. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, architectural decision-making, and the opportunity to influence the direction of DraftKings' technology platform.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in object-oriented programming, database management, and modern web technologies. Experience with .NET Framework/Core, React, and native mobile development is highly valued. This position offers the flexibility of remote work from Canada while being part of a global team that's revolutionizing the sports entertainment industry.
Join DraftKings to be part of a team that's defining the future of gaming technology, working on challenging problems, and creating extraordinary experiences for millions of users. The company offers a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and technical excellence is celebrated.
Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer, Backend
- Take ownership for design, development, maintenance, testing strategy, and operations of a full-stack team
- Collaborate with business leads to define milestones and deliveries for new functionality
- Lead team in design sessions and ensure high-quality work delivery
- Work under fast deadlines to design, build, and deliver innovative applications
- Manage API services in C# with SQL databases hosted in AWS
Requirements For Lead Software Engineer, Backend
- Experience as the 'expert' on a development team
- Expertise with at least one object-oriented language like C# or Java
- Experience with .NET Framework or .NET Core (preferred)
- Strong relational database skills using MySQL or SQL Server
- Familiarity with modern client JS frameworks (Node.JS, React, Redux)
- Familiarity with AWS services and infrastructure
- Familiarity with native application development (iOS or Android)
- Ability to write automated comprehensive test suites
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