Omnichannel Operations Specialist
rushstreetinteractive
Senior Server Engineer
rushstreetinteractive· Marketing: Data Engineering
About this role
Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with our brands: BetRivers.com, PlaySugarHouse.com, and RushBet.co. We’re building bridges between online, social and land-based gaming businesses to create amazing, integrated experiences that keep players in the game.
We are looking for a Senior Server Engineer who would work closely with Product, Analytics, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and the Engineering team. You'll help shape the technical direction of our backend platform while delivering high-quality software, mentoring engineers, and driving architectural excellence.
What You'll Do:
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Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, Dropwizard) and related technologies
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Develop high-performance microservices, RESTful APIs, and service-to-service integrations for a highly available, distributed platform
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Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and asynchronous messaging
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Build resilient integrations with internal and third-party systems, ensuring reliability through retry handling, idempotency, monitoring, and operational support
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Define and evolve event contracts, payload schemas, API standards, versioning strategies, and integration patterns in collaboration with Product, Analytics, and Data Engineering
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Drive platform modernization by reducing technical debt, simplifying legacy systems, and improving architecture through service consolidation
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Ensure services are secure, observable, maintainable, and production-ready through automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and performance optimization
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Lead production incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term improvements
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Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, code reviews, pair programming, mentoring, hiring, onboarding, and engineering best practices
What You'll Bring:
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8+ years of professional software development experience with strong backend engineering expertise
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
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Advanced experience with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Dropwizard
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Proven experience designing distributed systems, microservices, RESTful APIs, and backend integration patterns
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Strong knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging platforms such as Kafka
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Experience with relational databases, including PostgreSQL and Oracle; familiarity with Redis is a plus
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Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, DevOps practices, and AWS
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Solid understanding of observability, including logging, monitoring, metrics, tracing, and production diagnostics
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Experience leading technical discussions, making architectural decisions, and mentoring engineers in Agile environments
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Ability to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally #LI-REMOTE #LI-PROMOTE
This role spans a wide breadth of experience at Rush Street Interactive, welcoming candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and locations. The pay range reflects potential variations in experience, skills, and location. The pay range does not reflect total compensation, which includes base pay, benefits, and/or bonuses. For candidates outside the US (Canada, Europe, Latin America), we take a locally informed approach to compensation and will share specific ranges based on your country of residence.
Location Eligibility (for nationwide roles): Open to candidates in eligible locations in the Continental US or Canada.
Location Eligibility (for other roles): Location requirements may vary and will be specified in the job posting.
Canada Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical services)
- Competitive dental plan with strong coverage for basic, major, and orthodontic services
- Annual Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) to support your personalized wellness needs
- 24/7 virtual healthcare access for you and your eligible dependents
- Life, disability, and AD&D insurance for financial peace of mind
- Wellness-focused perks including mental health support and rewards programs
- RRSP and company DPSP contribution, up to 100% of the first 4%
- Parental leave top up policy
- Paid vacation and sick time
Pay Range for candidates in Canada:
$124,000—$186,000 CAD
What Makes Us Great:
- Comprehensive compensation
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility
- Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better
- Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally
- Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do
- People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere
As a rapidly growing company in an emerging industry, you’ll have a huge impact on our product and our company. We like proactive team members and strive to have a company of self-disciplined professionals who enjoy collaboration, having fun, and of course, achieving together what others believe to be improbable. We are dedicated to treating everyone with respect and to support your professional and personal growth.
Rush Street Interactive is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity and expression, marital status, family status, lifestyle, age, culture, religion, military and veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
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Rush Street Interactive uses AI-assisted tools at select stages of the hiring process to enhance efficiency, consistency, and communication. AI does not make hiring decisions - final decisions are made exclusively by our recruiting and hiring teams.
Rush Street Interactive participates in E-Verify for U.S.-based positions. As required by federal law, we provide the following notices to all prospective U.S. employees:
E-Verify Participation Notice (English/Spanish)
Right to Work Notice (English/Spanish)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Server Engineer role at rushstreetinteractive?
The listed salary for this Senior Server Engineer position at rushstreetinteractive is CAD 124K–186K. This is a remote full-time role.
Is the Senior Server Engineer job at rushstreetinteractive remote?
Yes, this Senior Server Engineer position at rushstreetinteractive is remote, with team members based in Canada - Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Senior Server Engineer at rushstreetinteractive belong to?
This Senior Server Engineer position is part of the Marketing: Data Engineering department at rushstreetinteractive. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Server Engineer position at rushstreetinteractive?
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When was the Senior Server Engineer job at rushstreetinteractive posted?
This Senior Server Engineer position at rushstreetinteractive was posted on Jul 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Server Engineer
rushstreetinteractive · 💰 CAD 124K–186K
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