Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform that is seeking a Software Engineer I to join their Betting & Gaming team. In this role, you will design and develop scalable backend services and APIs, working closely with cross-functional teams to create data-driven systems that enhance the sports betting experience for fans.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and RESTful APIs that drive real-time features
- Design, develop, test and contribute to mobile applications
- Collaborate closely with senior engineers and product teams to understand data pipelines, system dependencies, and product requirements
- Participate in the on-call rotation and help triage, debug, and resolve issues in production systems
- Contribute to service architecture, sprint planning, and long-term technical decisions
- Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and shared learning
- Build observability into everything you create — we value proactive monitoring and actionable alerts
- Develop a growing understanding of our domain — from sports event hierarchies to how data quality impacts user trust
- Stay current with backend trends and tooling, especially in distributed systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and data APIs
- Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building
Skills
- 1-4 years of professional experience building backend systems or APIs, ideally in fast-paced or data-rich environments
- 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin; experience with Kafka, Databricks, and Snowflake are a plus
- Experience and willingness to learn Kotlin Multiplatform and Mobile app development is a plus
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and REST API design principles
- Experience working with databases (MongoDB, or similar) and comfortable with data modeling and caching strategies
- Familiarity with system observability practices (logs, metrics, traces), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile workflows
- You're a problem solver and collaborator — comfortable taking ownership, navigating ambiguity, and working across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote-first settings
- Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) or Kubernetes-based infrastructure
- Experience in data-focused services: indexing pipelines, data quality frameworks, or real-time feeds
- Interest in building systems that balance scale, speed, and accuracy — especially in live sports or gaming contexts
- Previous work in startup-like environments or experience iterating quickly on 0→1 initiatives
- Passion for clean code, system design, and mentoring others where possible
- General interest in Sports, Casino, Generative AI, and Recommendation Systems
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Paid time off
- GymPass
- Pet Insurance
- Family Care Benefits
- Home office setup stipend
Company Overview
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.fanaticsinc.com.
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