About the job
PENN Entertainment, Inc. stands at the forefront of integrated entertainment in North America, offering a diverse range of sports content, casino gaming experiences, and online gaming solutions. Our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences spans across physical casinos, racetracks, and digital platforms, ensuring our customers have access to their favorite entertainment whenever and wherever they choose.
We are constantly on the lookout for dynamic individuals who share our passion for innovation in online gaming and sports media. Through our cutting-edge platforms such as Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, and theScore media app, we are excited to redefine the boundaries of gaming and entertainment. Our proprietary technology fuels the omnichannel strategy that drives our success.
By joining the digital team at PENN Entertainment, you will contribute to pioneering platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive while being part of a company that genuinely values your career development. We are dedicated to fostering your growth as you enhance your skills and discover new opportunities.
With locations across North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment from anywhere. If you're ready to challenge the status quo in gaming, media, and entertainment, we want to hear from you.
About the Team:
Penn Game Studios (PGS) is on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Backend Engineer to enhance our innovative remote gaming systems. The role involves developing rules engines, maintaining platform features, and creating tools for both internal and external teams. The ideal candidate will advocate for best practices and collaborate closely with project managers to define and prioritize tasks.
About the Work
- Develop top-tier code for our game and platform servers.
- Utilize data storage solutions such as PostgreSQL and Redis to efficiently manage and cache critical data.
- Collaborate with the platform and DevOps teams to implement new features.
- Effectively manage tasks and maintain communication with producers and team members.
- Work alongside colleagues to devise high-quality solutions for complex challenges.
- Research and integrate new technologies as needed.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation of solutions.
- Coordinate with client engineers to outline API contracts and troubleshoot issues.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

