Lead Backend Engineer
DraftKings Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Bulgaria
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About the role
- 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, remaining a hands-on contributor while 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 teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
- Act as a technical mentor and coach, providing guidance and feedback through code reviews, design discussions, and day-to-day collaboration that helps engineers grow and deliver 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.
Requirements
- 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# or Java, 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.
- Experience balancing deep hands-on engineering work with technical leadership and mentorship within a team environment.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices across teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
object-oriented programmingC#Javabackend developmentOOP principlesdesign patternsbackend architecturedistributed systemsautomated testingperformance testing
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical leadershipcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcode qualitycommunicationguidanceproblem-solvingteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science