Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Software Engineer II (Backend, Java) to join their iCasino Platform team. In this role, you will contribute to the implementation of scalable systems for casino gaming experiences, collaborate with engineers, and support the rollout of the platform into new markets.
Responsibilities
- As a microservices developer, you are required to contribute to building software systems that have well-defined interfaces
- The selected candidate will write modular and reusable code and contribute to delivering quality results for enterprise projects
- Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software into production
- Incorporate feedback from code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability
- Contribute to building features and tools that you and your team use
- Assist in troubleshooting software issues and escalate when tasks or projects hit roadblocks
- Shadow the on-call rota and assist where possible
- Participate in team planning discussions
- Support software quality, customer experience, and maintainability by improving documentation and contributing to operational excellence efforts
- Support the release and adaptation of products for new and emerging markets, helping ensure systems meet regional requirements and scale effectively
- Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities
Skills
- 1+ years of industry experience (including internships or relevant academic experience)
- Experience with Java/Spring Boot or a similar high-level programming platform
- Ability to develop microservices using Java, Spring, or similar technologies
- Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in lower environments (e.g., dev, staging)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineers on technical work
- Familiarity with Agile software development and Scrum methodology
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment where priorities evolve and decisions are made quickly
- Experience with AWS or other cloud computing platforms
- Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, etc.)
Benefits
- Home office setup stipend
Company Overview
Fanatics is a global sports platform reimagining the fan experience across gear, trading cards, sports betting, content, events, and more. 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.Company H1B Sponsorship
Fanatics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.