About this role
Salary: £69,000 - 109,000 per year
Requirements: Some experience building backend software through work, internships, placements, bootcamps, university projects, or personal projectsUnderstanding of Java or a similar object-oriented programming language, with an interest in developing backend services and APIsFamiliarity with databases and SQL, and an interest in data modelling, performance, and scalingAwareness of common data structures, algorithms, and software design principlesInterest in distributed systems, reliability, monitoring, and how high-traffic backend systems operate in productionFamiliarity with cloud technologies, containers, or CI/CD is helpful but not requiredUnderstanding of testing basics and willingness to write tests as part of everyday developmentComfort working in a team, asking questions, receiving feedback, and learning from othersPractical problem-solving approach and a desire to leave code and documentation clearer than you found itEnthusiasm for working on backend systems that support customer-facing products at scale Responsibilities: Help build and improve backend services that support reliable, scalable customer sessionsLearn how our systems work and contribute to well-scoped features, fixes, and improvements with support from experienced engineersWrite clear, maintainable backend code using Java or similar languages, following our team standards and best practicesHelp build and improve APIs, services, and database-backed functionality for high volumes of trafficTest changes carefully and identify ways to make our services more reliable, observable, and easier to supportParticipate in code reviews, design discussions, planning sessions, and team ceremoniesInvestigate bugs and support issues with the team, identify root causes, and make practical improvementsDevelop knowledge of scaling systems, databases, caching, and cloud infrastructure through hands-on workKeep documentation up to date so others can understand and support our servicesCollaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders to improve the reliability and performance of session managementContribute to technical discussions, documentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team Technologies: BackendCI/CDCloudFlutterSupportJavaMobileSQLNetwork More:
Were hiring a Software Engineer for our CPE Platform vertical within Core Products and Experiences, joining our multidisciplinary Session Management team to build reliable, engaging products for millions of players. FanDuel Group is a mobile gaming company operating leading brands across sports wagering, iGaming, horse racing, daily fantasy sports, and television in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Were based in New York, with offices in the United States, Canada, and Scotland, and are part of Flutter Entertainment. We offer remote-first working, flexible working and holiday policies, a generous paid leave policy, salary and bonus, pension, private healthcare, a share save scheme, learning opportunities, defined career pathways, supportive management, and autonomy. We value teamwork, belonging, and work-life balance, and are committed to equal opportunity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations.
last updated 40 week of 2026