Software Engineer

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building scalable REST web services, working with cloud infrastructure, and implementing robust data persistence solutions. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs that power our applications and serve our growing user base.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful web services using PHP
• Build scalable and performant API endpoints following industry best practices
• Implement proper API versioning, documentation, and deprecation strategies
• Ensure API security through authentication, authorization, and data validation
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS and other cloud platforms
• Design and optimize database schemas across multiple database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.)
• Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Follow agile development methodologies

• 3-5 years of professional experience developing PHP applications
• Strong experience building RESTful web services and APIs
• Proficiency with modern PHP frameworks (Slim, Symfony, or similar)
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Understanding of API design principles, HTTP protocols, and REST architecture
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in team settings
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
• Detail-oriented with focus on code quality and testing
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We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via ESPN BET™ and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. 

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