Hard Rock Digital · 2 months ago
Senior Backend Engineer - Quantitative Sports
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHard Rock Digital is focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Quantitative Sports team, where the individual will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the backend aspects of the pricing system for their sportsbook.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Significantly contribute to efforts on a scalable platform designed to perform reliably under intense user and data load
Be a contributor in architecture discussions regarding the pricing platform
Be a contributor to the drive to reduce the latency within the system
Ensure a full testing structure is in place to create confidence and resilience in the system
Foster team collaboration and knowledge sharing
Work closely with the quantitative developers to ensure best practices and alignment within the wider department
Build operational tools and applications to support teams as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8+ years of engineering experience
Deep proficiency in Python, especially around backend development
Experience working in a low-latency platform
Experience of working in a multi-feed ingestion architecture
Experience with Micro-Service and Service oriented architectures
Experience in deploying and managing cloud-based systems and infrastructure (AWS)
Experience with different databases: Relational (Postgres, MySQL, etc), Analytical (Snowflake, Clickhouse)
Strong knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and pipeline architecture
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-driven, meticulous, and ability to prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science or other related scientific, technical or business discipline
Minimum of 8 years job related experience
Preferred
Experience within the sports betting industry
Understanding of pricing engines, trading algorithms, or live odds generation
Strong interest in sports and sport analytics
Knowledge with game state feeds such-as Radar & Genius
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits
Flexible vacation allowance
Flexible work from home or office hours
Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
Opportunity to build products enjoyed by millions as part of a passionate team
Company
Hard Rock Digital
Hard Rock Digital is building the future of online sports betting and interactive gaming.
501-1000 employees
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Marlon Goldstein
Executive Managing Director & CEO
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