DraftKings

ABOUT DRAFTKINGS

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
 

THE CROWN IS YOURS
As a Lead System Database Administrator, you'll oversee, secure, and optimize our database environments across production and non-production settings. In this role, you’ll own impactful, high-stakes projects in a dynamic environment, using cutting-edge maintenance strategies to ensure peak application performance. 

What you’ll do as a Lead System DBA

• Maintain, monitor, and secure the organization's production and non-production PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MS SQL databases in high-volume, multi-instance environments.
• Utilize state-of-the-art concepts and employ advanced maintenance techniques to maximize application availability.
• Proactively oversee database health, performance, and integrity, taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Define and implement an effective database backup and data retention strategy.
• Participate in the assessment, implementation, migration, and testing of database tools and third-party products, including upgrades to newer database versions.
• Provide on-call support for production environments on a shared DBA rotation.
• Provide 24/7 support for various activities including Database maintenance, Application Releases, Application Database upgrades, DBMS upgrades, and Disaster Recovery.

What you’ll bring   

• Solid knowledge of SQL Server and MongoDB infrastructures, including index management and database components.
• Skilled in performance tuning, query optimization, and monitoring and troubleshooting tools for enhanced database efficiency.
• Proficiency with AWS or Google Cloud, and experience in cloud-based database management and deployment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to users in both written and verbal English.
• Coding ability in languages such as T-SQL, Python, Ansible, or PowerShell, supporting database automation and scripting needs.

Our benefits

• Annual PTO - 24 days.
• Paternity Leave: up to 14 weeks fully paid.
• Health Insurance.
• Mental Health Solutions (includes 16 free counseling sessions per person per year).
• Home Office Reimbursement.
• Gym Reimbursement.
• English Language Classes.
• Annual Bonuses and more.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Being part of the DraftKings team means you’re always looking for new ways to break out of the box. Whether you’re data-obsessed, tech-driven, or love working with different people each day, you’ll solve some of the most exciting challenges in our industry and be supported from your very first day.

READY TO OWN WHAT’S NEXT?

We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.

DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

ABOUT DRAFTKINGS

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
 

THE CROWN IS YOURS

DraftKings is on a rapid growth trajectory, and we’re seeking a Senior Platform Engineer for one of our crucial Platform Engineering teams. This team focuses on developing and enhancing tools and systems used throughout the company to uphold our high standards of operational excellence. You will be responsible for delivering essential features and improving existing systems to ensure peak performance and reliability.

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in crafting and optimizing our software solutions, collaborating with multiple teams, and contributing to the evolution of our industry-leading products. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys building scalable systems and contributing to infrastructure automation using DevOps practices.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A SENIOR PLATFORM ENGINEER

• Contribute to the development lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to help grow technical capabilities across the team.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify specifications, and ensure that technical solutions meet the business’s needs.
• Design, deploy, and automate infrastructure solutions like Apache Kafka, Kong, and Hashicorp Vault in highly available and scalable environments such as Kubernetes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance and cost efficiency of our infrastructure.

• Apply DevOps, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies to streamline application and cloud resource deployment processes.

   

WHAT YOU`LL BRING

• 4+ years of professional software development experience, ideally with experience in C# and .NET Core.
• Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architecture, building scalable and resilient solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for software applications, with an ability to diagnose and resolve issues in complex distributed environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and modern deployment strategies (e.g., canary and blue-green deployments).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and experience working with Kafka, Kong, or Vault would be a strong asset.
• Understanding of GitOps methodologies for managing and automating infrastructure and application deployments is highly desirable.
• Experience in logging, metrics, and dashboard creation using tools like DataDog and the ELK Stack would be a plus.
• Fluency in English.

OUR BENEFITS

• Annual PTO - 24 days.
• Paternity Leave: up to 14 weeks fully paid.
• Health Insurance.
• Mental Health Solutions (includes 16 free counseling sessions per person per year).
• Home Office Reimbursement.
• Gym Reimbursement.
• English Language Classes.
• Annual Bonuses and more.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Being part of the DraftKings team means you’re always looking for new ways to break out of the box. Whether you’re data-obsessed, tech-driven, or love working with different people each day, you’ll solve some of the most exciting challenges in our industry and be supported from your very first day.

READY TO OWN WHAT’S NEXT?

We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.

DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.