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Full-Time

Senior Devops Engineer

Posted on 5/24/2024

FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Senior

Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid position requiring onsite presence in Atlanta.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
JavaScript
Java
AWS
JIRA
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Deep familiarity with hosting technologies Kubernetes, EC2, ECS, Lambda
  • Proficient experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Crossplane, etc.
  • Experience in software development (e.g. Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.)
  • Strong experience with delivering programs and projects via tools like Jira
  • Transform strategic objectives into actionable programs of work, leading to the execution of effective and successful outcomes
  • Proficient in developing applications related to Platform engineering, Infrastructure engineering, Devops, etc.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS with infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Work on a platform engineering team which supports the development of performant and reliable applications across FanDuel.
  • Contribute to conversations to remove blockers and foster collaboration across teams
  • Collaborate with various cross-functional software engineering teams to enhance and unify our overarching engineering culture.
  • Translate overarching strategic goals into actionable and detailed plans that can be readily implemented by engineers.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency across the organization.
  • Champion standards and baselines for uplifting engineering across FanDuel.
  • Build and maintain a reliable and performant compute substrate layer that supports an efficient developer lifecycle for our engineers.
  • Embrace change and rapidly adapt.
  • Proactively identify new opportunities and advocate for and implement improvements to the current state of projects — potentially having broader business impact across teams or products.
  • Approach tasks with a growth mindset and experiment with new approaches, learning, owning the outcomes, and sharing what you learned so that others can learn from it
  • Identify and support areas of growth for teammates that consider their unique skills, strengths, backgrounds, and working styles.

FanDuel operates a fantasy sports platform where users can join daily and weekly contests to win cash prizes. Participants create fantasy teams by selecting real players from various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball, and their teams earn points based on the actual performance of these players in games. FanDuel generates revenue through entry fees for these contests and enhances the user experience with features like live scoring updates and player news. Unlike some competitors, FanDuel focuses on a wide range of sports and contests, primarily targeting the U.S. market, while it currently does not offer contests in the UK. The company's goal is to provide an engaging platform for sports enthusiasts to enjoy fantasy sports and compete for cash prizes.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$4.6B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expanding presence in new markets like North Carolina and Ontario offers significant growth opportunities.
  • The company's partnerships with sports teams and media channels can drive higher user engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Acquisitions like BeyondPlay can enhance FanDuel's technological capabilities, making it a more attractive platform for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the online gaming and sports betting industry is intense, with major players like DraftKings and Bet365 posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory changes and legal challenges in different states and countries could impact FanDuel's operations and growth.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's strategic partnerships with major sports teams like the Carolina Panthers enhance its brand visibility and customer engagement, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay allows FanDuel to integrate innovative iGaming solutions, providing a more engaging user experience.
  • FanDuel's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic hires, such as the addition of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, strengthens its position in the highly regulated online gaming market.

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