Senior Back End Platform Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Atlanta, GA
Remote
Senior level
Fintech • Gaming • Mobile • Sports • eSports
The Role
The Senior Back End Platform Engineer will architect and design scalable platform solutions, develop systems that integrate with third-party services, and ensure the reliability and performance of platform features. They will lead implementation efforts, document designs, and innovate on approaches to solve architecture challenges.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Top Skills

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
500 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2022 Inc. 5000 rankings and the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America. The company was recognized as the Fantasy Sports Business of the Year Award by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association and as the Fantasy/DFS Operator of the Year by EGR North America. PrizePicks is the most fun, fast and simple version of daily fantasy sports, covering a wide variety of sports leagues from the NFL and NBA to esports titles League of Legends & Counter-Strike. Founded and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the PrizePicks workforce has grown to over 200 in the past year, with the company recently being recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Why Work With Us

A great place to work has a team-first mindset that fosters trust, open communication, and a willingness to adapt. It moves quickly with purpose, operates at peak performance, and encourages creativity. Employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed in a positive and inclusive work environment.

We believe in people here at PrizePicks.

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Employees work remotely.

Typical time on-site: None
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