Senior Back End Platform Engineer

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 GoKubernetes and Docker for containerization and orchestrationDesigning, operating, and troubleshooting distributed software systemsLinux or similar UNIX-like operating systemsWhat makes you stand out:You have experience in any of the following technologies:ReactReduxWebpackTurborepo or LernaCSS/SCSS/Styled ComponentsJestWhere 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:401(k) plan with company matchLong-term incentives and bi-annual bonusUncapped PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!)Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefitsWorkplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clockedCompany-wide in-person events and team outingsCompany equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career developmentYou 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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