About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Enterprise Loyalty team. In this role, you will help design, build, and operate scalable, high-quality backend systems that power customer-facing products and internal platforms. You are an experienced technologist who enjoys shipping reliable software, collaborating cross-functionally, and delivering meaningful business impact.
What You'll Do
β’ Design, develop, test, document, and deploy high-quality backend services into production
β’ Build scalable, performant APIs and services that support customer-facing applications
β’ Develop a deep understanding of our industry, products, feature set, and roadmap
β’ Lead the technical delivery of new features from functional requirements through implementation
β’ Contribute to architectural discussions and help define engineering standards, best practices, and guidelines
β’ Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to make technology decisions that improve our products
β’ Participate in on-call rotations to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
β’ Escalate risks and blockers early and proactively propose solutions
β’ Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing
β’ Improve system reliability, observability, testability, and operational excellence metrics
β’ Contribute to team planning, estimation, and design discussions
β’ Mentor junior engineers and help onboard new team members
β’ Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices, conferences, and team events
What We're Looking For
β’ 3+ years of experience building and operating highly scalable backend services
β’ Strong experience with Go (Golang) as a primary development language
β’ Experience designing APIs and distributed systems
β’ Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM software development practices
β’ Strong collaboration skills and a team-first mindset
β’ Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
β’ Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities
If you meet most β but not all β of these qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVEβa multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.
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Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit [Upgrade to PRO to see link]
Salary Range$152,000β$200,000 USD