Software Engineer I

Fanatics•New York, NY

18h•$95,000 - $108,000

About The Position

At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), we’re building the next generation of products to relentlessly enhance the online sports betting experience. The Loyalty Engineering team is seeking a self-motivated, high-performing engineer to help accelerate our bold vision. As a Software Engineer I on the Loyalty Engineering team, you’ll work with a skilled group of backend engineers to design, build, test, and maintain modern scalable services and APIs that power in-app Loyalty experiences during the biggest moments on the global sports calendar. Success in this role starts with a collaborative and inclusive team culture, which we deeply value. This is a great opportunity for early-career engineers with 2+ years of professional industry experience who are eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

2+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
Proficiency in building backend systems using Java (Spring Framework or similar)
Strong fundamentals of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and object-oriented programming principles
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with a self-service mindset
Experience working in production environments and resolving real-time issues
Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases and foundational data modeling concepts
Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies and experience in software development ceremonies
Strong communication skills with a coachable mindset and a proactive approach to learning
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a desire to deepen technical expertise
Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting others and continuously improving

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and modern DevOps practices
Interest in scaling systems, distributed architectures, and performance optimization
Desire to grow through mentorship, peer collaboration, and hands-on experience
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup-like environments where priorities evolve rapidly and decisions are made quickly
Experience with Datadog or other observability tools
Hands-on experience in prompt engineering with AI tools including Claude Code and ChatGPT

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of backend services and APIs
Participate in the on-call rotation and help investigate and resolve production issues
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver backend features and enhancements
Engage in code reviews and team discussions to promote high-quality, maintainable systems
Take part in sprint planning, architectural reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop familiarity with our systems, platform architecture, and customer use cases
Stay up to date with backend technologies, tools, and engineering best practices
Be open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building