Senior Back End Platform Engineer @ PrizePicks

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

What you’ll do:

Architect and design scalable platform solutions for high transaction web applications, focusing on Event-Driven Service Architecture.
Develop and implement systems that efficiently integrate with existing infrastructure and third-party services.
Design, modify, and maintain complex platform systems, ensuring high reliability and scalability.
Lead the planning and implementation of platform features, considering multiple data sources and output requirements.
Test, document, and provide operating instructions for all architectural designs and implementations.
Explore alternative design approaches to determine the best solution, balancing system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Work independently under general guidance, keeping the team informed of progress and any challenges encountered.
Adapt and innovate upon proven approaches to solve unique platform architecture challenges.

What you have:

Candidates must have expert experience in the following technologies:

Ruby on Rails and/or Go
SQL (Postgres)
Kubernetes and Docker for containerization and orchestration
Designing, operating, and troubleshooting distributed software systems
Linux or similar UNIX-like operating systems

What makes you stand out:

You have experience in any of the following technologies:
- React
- Redux
- Webpack
- Turborepo or Lerna
- CSS/SCSS/Styled Components
- Jest

Where you’ll live:

This is a remote position so anywhere in the U.S.

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, we’ll shower you with perks including:

Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
401(k) plan with company match
Long-term incentives and bi-annual bonus
Uncapped PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!)
Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
Company-wide in-person events and team outings
Lifestyle enhancement program
Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

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You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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