Senior Server Engineer

Rush Street Interactive

Senior Server Engineer designing and building backend services for digital experiences at Rush Street Interactive. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and reliability of gaming platforms.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$124,000 - CA$186,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Java backend development using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Dropwizard, with a strong focus on designing scalable microservices and RESTful APIs. Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions in Agile environments.

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Java DevelopmentMicroservice ArchitectureRESTful API DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootHibernateDropwizardRESTful APIsKafkaPostgresOracleDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringSelf-Starter AttitudeAccountability

Tools & Technologies

CI/CDGitRedisAWSInfrastructure-as-Code

Industry Keywords

Backend DevelopmentMicroservicesDistributed SystemsAgileObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed SystemsDockerHibernateJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesOraclePostgresRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead backend development using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, Dropwizard) and related technologies
Design and build scalable microservices supporting high-volume, highly available digital platforms
Design, implement, and evolve RESTful APIs and service-to-service communication patterns
Design and implement event-driven architectures (Kafka, asynchronous messaging)
Design and maintain resilient integrations with internal and third-party systems (retry handling, idempotency, monitoring, operational support)
Own and evolve backend event contracts, payload schemas, and service integrations, partnering with Product, Analytics, and Data Engineering to ensure downstream systems (CRM, lifecycle, reporting, analytics) receive reliable, well-structured data
Drive API governance, service contracts, versioning strategies, and integration standards across the platform
Support BAU while identifying opportunities to reduce technical debt, simplify legacy processes, and modernize the platform through service consolidation and architectural improvements
Ensure high-performance, secure, observable, and maintainable services through best practices, automated testing, CI/CD, and production monitoring
Lead production incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term preventative solutions
Provide technical leadership through design reviews, pair programming, code reviews, and mentorship by contributing to hiring, onboarding, and career development of engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software development experience with deep backend engineering expertise
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
Advanced proficiency in Java using Spring Boot, Hibernate, Dropwizard, or similar enterprise frameworks
Proven track record designing distributed systems and microservice architectures
Demonstrated expertise in RESTful APIs and backend integration patterns
Deep understanding of event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka
Solid working knowledge of relational databases including Postgres and Oracle
Familiarity with distributed caching technologies such as Redis is considered an asset
Hands-on background with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and DevOps practices
Strong understanding of observability, including logging, monitoring, metrics, tracing, and production diagnostics
Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and drive architectural decisions across multiple teams
Track record of mentoring and coaching engineers within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-starter attitude with high ownership and accountability in complex, evolving environments
Working knowledge of AWS and infrastructure-as-code practices
Familiarity with mobile application architecture and mobile platform best practices
Able to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical services)
Competitive dental plan with strong coverage for basic, major, and orthodontic services
Annual Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) to support your personalized wellness needs
24/7 virtual healthcare access for you and your eligible dependents
Life, disability, and AD&D insurance for financial peace of mind
Wellness-focused perks including mental health support and rewards programs
RRSP and company DPSP contribution, up to 100% of the first 4%
Parental leave top up policy
Paid vacation and sick time