Job Specifications
Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Software Engineer II at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you’ll help design, build, and maintain the backend systems that power seamless customer experiences. You’ll contribute to the development of scalable services and APIs, working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, high-performance software. This is a great opportunity for someone who is building on existing backend experience and looking to grow in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for backend engineering in a dynamic, high-growth industry.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, document, and deploy backend services and APIs
Participate in the on-call rotation and help troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend teams to deliver features and improvements
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and promote knowledge sharing
Contribute to sprint planning, architecture discussions, and process improvements
Develop a growing understanding of our systems, platform architecture, and customer needs
Stay up to date with backend technologies, tools, and software development best practices
Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building
Required Qualifications
3–7 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
2+ years of experience building backend systems using Java (Spring Framework preferred)
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL), and familiarity with data modeling and caching concepts
Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies and working in cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
Effective communicator, comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
Ability to navigate evolving priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience re-entering the workforce or transitioning into tech from adjacent fields
Interest in learning from and mentoring teammates
Familiarity with CI/CD practices, cloud platforms, or DevOps workflows
Experience working in scaling or startup-like environments
If you meet many, but not all, of these qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About The Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates nineteen retail locations including retail sportsbooks outside of Progressive Field and Nationwide Arena and the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver and Dublin, Ireland.
About the Company
Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports...
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