• Working with our bar raising development team comprised of like-minded professionals who find solutions to complex problems • Develop complex Java code, working with both monolithic and microservices architecture • Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects • Help define and execute the development strategy • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld • Work alongside Business Analysts, Project Managers and QAs in an Agile Scrum environment • Utilising TDD and working on Java projects built with Spring MVC/Boot, Thymeleaf, RESTful, MongoDB, MySQL, Junit and others • Produce well documented, clean code • Provide recommendations on development approaches to address critical business requirements

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. The Crown Is Yours As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll lead the charge in building scalable systems that power real-time experiences for millions of customers. You'll architect robust solutions, write high-performance code, and guide a team committed to technical excellence. Working across disciplines, you'll align engineering execution with business strategy and elevate our enterprise platform. This is a rare opportunity to lead with impact, shape product direction, mentor talent, and drive innovation at scale. What You'll Do - 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, 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 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. What You'll Bring - 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#, 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. - A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices across teams. #LI-AA2 #LI-REMOT Join Our Team We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

• Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose • Work across the technology team with product managers, designers, and engineers to build rightsized solutions that advance Slingshot’s SOIA capabilities • Meet product requirements in a timely manner while not compromising operational stability • Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes • Provide ongoing support for services and applications that are mission critical to real-time space operations intelligence • Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders • Work across both frontend and backend services to deliver value to internal and external users • Build data platforms/pipelines, microservices, interactions with AI agents, and distributed systems powering SOIA workflows • Build and document APIs (REST, GraphQL) supporting high volume, real-time data flows • Develop advanced data interfaces and interactive user experiences that streamline operator decision cycles • Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by anyone on the team

Role Description This role supports enterprise modernization and software engineering initiatives focused on improving operational reliability, scalability, automation, cloud adoption, and software delivery capabilities across critical business systems and services. We are seeking a Computer Software Engineer to support the design, development, modernization, and operational sustainment of enterprise software platforms and cloud-based services. This role will focus on front-end and back-end application development, API engineering, cloud platform integration, CI/CD pipeline management, and modern software delivery practices. The ideal candidate has experience building enterprise-grade applications, modernizing legacy systems, supporting cloud-based infrastructure, and contributing across the full software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain user-facing applications and interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies. - Build and maintain back-end services, APIs, and microservices using technologies such as Python, Java, Node.js, or similar frameworks. - Modernize legacy applications and services into scalable cloud-native or containerized architectures. - Develop integrations between enterprise applications, databases, and third-party services. - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, testing, deployment, and operational monitoring across multiple environments. - Support cloud infrastructure deployments and operational workflows across AWS, Azure, or hybrid enterprise environments. - Collaborate with data scientists in the development of advanced modeling technologies and systems. - Write clean, maintainable, secure, and well-documented code following software engineering best practices. - Participate in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and production support activities for operational systems. - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to support platform modernization initiatives. - Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities including sprint planning, technical reviews, code reviews, and backlog refinement. Qualifications - 3+ years of professional software engineering experience developing enterprise or production-grade applications. - Experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue. - Experience developing backend services and APIs using technologies such as Python, Java, or Node.js. - Experience working with RESTful APIs, distributed services, and microservice-based architectures. - Experience with SQL and relational database systems. - Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and automated deployment workflows. - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms. - Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and support Department of War teams. - Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills. - Experience using source control systems such as Git. - Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented engineering environment. Desired - Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications into cloud-native architectures. - Experience with AWS-native logging and monitoring services such as CloudWatch. - Familiarity with additional observability platforms such as ELK, Splunk, Grafana, or Prometheus. - Experience collaborating with data science teams to operationalize models and analytics pipelines. - Experience supporting highly available production systems and operational infrastructure. - Experience working in regulated, enterprise, or government environments. - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies. - Experience supporting scalable distributed systems and platform reliability initiatives. - Strong ownership mindset and ability to independently drive technical solutions. - Passion for software engineering, automation, DevOps, and platform modernization. - Ability to operate in fast-paced engineering environments with evolving technical requirements. - Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities. - Ability to balance operational reliability, scalability, maintainability, and delivery timelines. Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience required. Security Clearance - Active Secret Clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Wellness Resources - Stock Option Plan