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.
Overview
Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is on a mission to create the best online sportsbook in the industry, and weβre looking for an experienced Software Engineer II, Back End (Payments & Wallet) to help us get there.
As a Software Engineer II on our Payments & Wallet team, you will contribute to building and maintaining the backend systems that power the financial core of our sportsbook platform. Youβll work on services that enable deposits, withdrawals, wallet management, bet placement and settlement, casino transactions, and integrations with payment providersβhelping ensure reliable, secure, and scalable financial operations for our users.
You will collaborate with engineers across the team to implement designs, contribute to technical discussions, and support the development of systems that operate in a highly regulated, high-availability environment.
At FBG, weβre revolutionizing sports betting with cutting-edge technology, a customer-first mindset, and a world-class engineering team. Youβll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-scale systems while growing your skills in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
β’ Contribute to building backend microservices with well-defined interfaces and reusable components
β’ Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software into production
β’ Participate in implementing designs and contribute to technical discussions
β’ Write modular, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices
β’ Incorporate feedback from code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability
β’ Assist in troubleshooting software issues across environments (development, staging, production) and escalate when necessary
β’ Support on-call rotations by shadowing and assisting in diagnosing production issues
β’ Participate in team planning discussions and contribute to feature delivery aligned with the product roadmap
β’ Collaborate with cross-functional peers (PM, Design, DevOps, Security, Front-end engineers)
β’ Support integrations with third-party payment providers and internal platform services
β’ Contribute to improving system reliability, performance, and maintainability
β’ Help improve documentation and support operational excellence efforts
β’ Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team building activities
Qualifications
We value aptitude over experience but here are some key skills that will make you successful on this team:
β’ 1β3 years of OO development experience building and deploying scalable, high-performance applications (Java strongly preferred)
β’ Experience with Java, Spring Boot, or similar backend frameworks
β’ Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
β’ Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in lower environments (e.g., development, staging)
β’ Familiar with web-related technologies (e.g., HTTP, REST, TCP/IP)
β’ Familiar with version control tools (e.g., Git, SVN)
β’ Familiar with OOP concepts, design patterns, and software engineering principles
β’ Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and/or GCP is a plus
β’ Familiarity with message-oriented middleware (e.g., Kafka) or distributed systems concepts is a plus
β’ Experience with Docker or containerized environments is a plus
β’ Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineers and communicate technical concepts clearly
β’ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
β’ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities evolve quickly
β’ Passion for software development and a desire to learn and grow within a highly collaborative team
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$118,750β$135,000 USD