Software Engineer, Backend

DraftKings Inc.

Software Engineer building and scaling real-time back-end systems for DraftKings, contributing to high-traffic sports and casino platforms. Collaborating with teams to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining scalable back-end systems and APIs, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and cloud environments. Proficient in collaborating within cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced setting.

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Object-Oriented ProgrammingC# DevelopmentJava DevelopmentAWS Cloud ServicesAutomated Testing

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Hard Skills

Back-End DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentOOP PrinciplesDesign PatternsDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformAutomated Test Suites

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

High-Traffic ApplicationsReal-Time Sports BettingCasino BettingPerformance Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain scalable, reliable back-end systems and APIs that support high-traffic applications used by customers around the clock.
Contribute to production code from day one, working on systems that power a 24/7 real-time sports and casino betting experience.
Triage, debug, and resolve software issues, ensuring performance and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to launch new features quickly and efficiently.
Adapt to changing priorities with agility, balancing speed of delivery with technical excellence.
Use modern tools and best practices to solve complex problems at scale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
At least 1 year of professional experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with solid knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and backend system fundamentals.
Exposure to designing and supporting scalable distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites including unit, integration, and performance tests for backend services.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional engineering team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Stock options