Software Engineer III (Backend, Java)

Fanatics•New York, NY

About The Position

As a Software Engineer III (Backend, Java), you'll join the iCasino Platform team within FBG, working on a highly scalable, fault-tolerant system that powers casino gaming experiences. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing software, participating in technical and design discussions, and owning the delivery of features for game management, bet placement, jackpots, and integrations with third-party providers. You’ll also contribute to the rollout of our platform into new and emerging markets, helping adapt and scale our systems for international expansion (e.g., Canada). Beyond coding, you'll collaborate with engineers across the team, promote engineering best practices, and partner with internal teams to ensure seamless interactions between our casino platform and other services within the Fanatics ecosystem.

Requirements

2+ years of industry experience
2+ years of experience with Java/Spring Boot or similar technologies
Experience building scalable and fault-tolerant systems
Experience developing microservices using Java, Spring, or similar technologies
Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues across environments, including production
Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms and their practical application
Ability to make sound implementation trade-off decisions
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences
Familiarity with Agile software development and Scrum methodology
Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment where priorities evolve and decisions are made quickly

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS or other cloud computing platforms
Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, etc.)

Responsibilities

As a microservices developer, you are required to build software systems that have well-defined interfaces. The selected candidate will write modular and reusable code and deliver high-quality results for enterprise projects.
Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software into production
Own the delivery of small to mid-sized features and components from design through implementation
Works through project and task roadblocks, collaborating with teammates and escalating when needed
Contribute to and help drive technical and design discussions within the team, building deeper expertise in design approaches and best practices
Make implementation trade-off decisions and contribute to solution design
Debug and troubleshoot issues across environments, including production, and drive root cause analysis
Participate in the on-call rotation to support production systems and resolve issues
Take ownership of problems, propose solutions, and ensure resolution or proper handoff
Participate in code reviews, providing and incorporating feedback to improve code quality and maintainability
Contribute to team planning, estimation, and prioritization discussions
Support software quality, customer experience, and maintainability by contributing to automated testing and operational excellence efforts
Work closely with product teams and internal stakeholders to inform technology decisions and improve our products
Contribute to the release and adaptation of products for new and emerging markets, ensuring systems meet regional requirements and scale effectively
Mentor and support engineers earlier in their careers, and participate in the interview process
Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities