[Remote] Software Engineer I

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

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