Software Architect

DraftKings Inc.

Software Architect designing and evolving large-scale systems for DraftKings sports betting platform. Collaborating across teams to ensure high-performance and resilient architecture.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timePlovdiv • 🇧🇬 BulgariaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in scalable design patterns, performance optimization, and modern cloud-based architectures, with a strong focus on messaging and streaming systems, particularly Kafka. Proven ability to guide teams in adopting robust distributed system patterns and fostering collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Kafka ExpertiseMicroservices ArchitectureScalable Design PatternsContinuous Integration and DeliveryObservability Tooling

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringPerformance OptimizationReliability EngineeringContainerizationOrchestration ParadigmsInfrastructure as CodeDistributed System PatternsArchitectural DesignSystem ResilienceOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringCollaborative TeamworkInfluencing StakeholdersActionable Feedback

Industry Keywords

System PerformanceScalabilityOperational MaturityEngineering StandardsCross-Functional Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKafkaMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve architectural solutions that improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence
Design and refine frameworks, tooling, and engineering standards that enhance system resilience and longterm maintainability
Partner closely with Product, Infrastructure, and Platform teams to embed sound architectural principles into planning, design, and delivery
Contribute hands-on to critical initiatives, including prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production systems that demonstrate scalable, maintainable design
Guide teams in adopting robust distributed system patterns, ensuring fault tolerance, observability, and operational maturity are built in from day one
Provide thoughtful design reviews and technical guidance that raise the bar for engineering quality and consistency
Collaborate with engineering leaders to align architectural decisions with business priorities and long-term platform strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of professional software engineering experience
Extensive knowledge of messaging and streaming systems; hands-on expertise with Kafka is a strong advantage
Proven understanding of push-based microservices architecture, including containerization and orchestration paradigms
Strong expertise in scalable design patterns, performance optimization, reliability engineering, and modern cloud-based architectures
Proficiency with modern development practices, including continuous integration and delivery, infrastructure as code, and observability tooling
Experience collaborating across teams to deliver cross-functional technical initiatives that improve system stability, scalability, or efficiency
Clear, structured communication skills with the ability to document architectural decisions and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A passion for mentoring engineers, providing actionable design feedback, and continuously improving engineering standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities