Senior Software Developer, Pricing Engine

3 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Developer in the Pricing Engine team at PENN Entertainment's theScore, you'll develop and enhance services that generate and manage odds using Java and Quarkus. Responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing the Dartboard UI (Elixir and Phoenix LiveView), implementing features like suspension logic and trader adjustments, ensuring system reliability with DataDog, participating in agile processes, and deploying to cloud platforms. You'll also contribute to platform improvements, lead cross-team discussions, and collaborate with engineers across various teams. The role requires a strong computer science foundation, clean code practices, experience with modern web frameworks, and proficiency in database management.
Must have:
  • Strong Java and Quarkus skills
  • Experience with Elixir and Phoenix LiveView
  • Database proficiency (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Agile development experience
  • Cloud deployment knowledge
  • Clean code practices
  • Problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Caching strategies
  • DataDog experience
Perks:
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Fun, Relaxed Work Environment
  • Education and Conference Reimbursements
  • Parental Leave Top-Up
  • Career Progression Opportunities and Mentorship

Job Details

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through ESPN BET, Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About the Role & Team

As part of the theScore team, you will be working with a distributed team of smart, friendly, and dedicated engineers, product managers, and designers determined to deliver some of the best apps the market has to offer. We want you to be challenged and to get the full experience of what it’s like to work at theScore!

The Pricing Team serves as the crucial intermediary for our in-house odds production, supplying odds to our Vegas platform. We develop and maintain the Pricing Engine, which integrates data from our Data Science teams with live sports market feeds to generate accurate and timely odds. Our team also manages Dartboard, an administrative UI where internal traders adjust and fine-tune the odds we've provided. We're embarking on this exciting new initiative and operating under stringent requirements for latency, throughput, and uptime to ensure the best possible experience for our users.

About the Work

As a key member of our Pricing Team, you will:

  • Develop and Enhance the Pricing Engine and SGP Services: Work primarily with Java and the Quarkus framework to build and improve services that generate and manage odds.
  • Maintain and Enhance Dartboard UI: Use Elixir and Phoenix LiveView to develop our internal administrative tool used by traders to manipulate odds.
  • Implement Key Features: Handle suspension logic, resulting processes, and trader adjustment functionality.
  • Ensure System Reliability: Implement robust monitoring and alerting mechanisms using tools like DataDog.
  • Participate in Agile Processes: Engage in the design, architecture, and delivery of new features within a collaborative agile/scrum environment.
  • Deploy to Cloud Infrastructure: Manage deployments of services and applications to our cloud platforms.
  • On-Call Rotation: Participate in our on-call rotation to address critical issues during off-business hours.

In your role as a Senior Engineer, you’ll also impact technical work beyond the Pricing Team:

  • Identify Platform Opportunities: Spot issues and opportunities within our tech platform and devise plans to address them.
  • Lead Cross-Team Technical Discussions: Facilitate meetings and decisions that influence multiple teams.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Set an example by working effectively with engineers from other teams.
  • Strategic Partnership: Work closely with the tech lead and engineering manager to help set the team's direction.
  • Demonstrate Technical Proficiency: Showcase expertise in the team's tech stack, tooling, and architecture to lead wide-ranging projects effectively.

About You

  • Strong Computer Science Foundation: Solid understanding of data structures, distributed systems, and software design.
  • Passionate About Clean Code: Commitment to clean architecture and software craftsmanship.
  • Versatile Developer: Experience with modern web frameworks and API development.
  • Adaptable Learner: Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Elixir, Python) with a willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Database Proficiency: Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
  • Comfortable with Command Line: Proficient in terminal operations.
  • Familiar with Containerization: Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
  • Caching Knowledge: Understanding of caching strategies and tools.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical abilities and independent troubleshooting.
  • Strong Communicator: Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Fun, Relaxed Work Environment
  • Education and Conference Reimbursements
  • Parental Leave Top-Up
  • Career Progression Opportunities and Mentorship

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About The Company

Penn Interactive (PI) is an interactive gaming company headquartered in Philadelphia,PA with offices in Greenfield, MA, and Cherry Hill, NJ. As the digital arm of PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN), North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences, we are poised for fast-paced growth in the sports betting and online casino space. We have teamed up with theScore to create a unique and exciting sports betting experience through our retail books and the Sportsbook mobile apps.

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