Senior DevOps Engineer

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey , Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE ROSTER

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

As a Senior DevOps/SRE Engineer, you will play a critical role in evolving the infrastructure, operations & reliability of our Core Product Experiences, taking us to new heights of efficiency, reliability, scalability and automation. Our CPE organization handles logins, bets, and customer accounts. These make up the core customer experience at FanDuel, so it’s key work, and you prefer that.

You're not a rockstar, nor a 10x engineer. Instead, you're a strong communicator and have excellent judgment. You have significant experience in AWS, Terraform, Datadog and Agile software delivery and will bring this to bear; helping lead your team through unpacking, estimating and organizing your work. This senior-level position will join a new ATL based team joining a squad of DevOps/SRE engineers alongside our established UK DevOps/SRE team.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Lead the architecture, implementation, and management of highly scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on AWS, adhering to the highest standards of security and efficiency.
• Design and oversee the development of automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, enhancing the efficiency of cloud deployments and operations.
• Employ Datadog alongside advanced monitoring tools to conduct in-depth analysis and optimization of cloud services and applications, ensuring optimal performance.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with software development, operations, and additional teams to drive the development and execution of cutting-edge cloud solutions that align with strategic business objectives.
• Spearhead cloud automation projects, identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline workflows, minimize manual interventions, and boost system dependability and efficiency.
• Strategize and implement effective cloud resource management tactics, focusing on cost reduction, compliance with security standards, and robust disaster recovery frameworks.
• Keep abreast of emerging cloud technologies and methodologies, recommending and adopting innovative tools and practices to maintain a competitive technological advantage.
  

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Proven expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture, complemented by relevant advanced certifications.
• Mastery in infrastructure automation using Terraform, coupled with strong proficiency in automation scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Significant experience of some or all of the following technologies: Build Kite, Kubernetes, MySQL, Cockroach, Kong, Puppet
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud monitoring and analytics tools, particularly Datadog.
• A track record of leading significant cloud automation projects and enhancing cloud infrastructure and operations.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, suited for a dynamic and high-velocity environment.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills, proven by a history of successful cross-team initiatives.
• An unyielding enthusiasm for innovation, with a commitment to continuous learning and advancement in cloud technologies and methodologies.
  

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another 

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!”  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.  We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance.  Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!

This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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