Staff Backend Engineer, CAT - FBG at Fanaticsfbg

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 At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) we bring together Betting, Gaming, Markets, Promos and Loyalty to build seamless, fan-first wagering and rewards experiences.Our Customer Accounts & Transactions (CAT) organization owns the systems that manage every customer's journey into and through Fanatics Betting & Gaming — identity and authentication, registration and KYC, wallet and ledger, deposits and withdrawals, eligibility and geolocation, responsible gaming, and fraud and abuse detection — so customers can securely create accounts, move money, and place bets with confidence across every market we operate in. We’re hiring a Staff Backend Software Engineer, CAT to drive the technical strategy, architecture and delivery of our customer accounts and transactions platform — including identity and authentication, wallet and ledger, deposits and withdrawals, and eligibility and fraud detection. You'll work with cross-functional engineering teams (FE, BE, SEMs, TPM, QE, Platform), improve operational excellence (on-call/rota, incident response and SLAs), and partner with Product, Compliance and Risk to make account and payment experiences secure, scalable and fast to market. Responsibilities • Lead the design and delivery of large-scale, mission critical systems aligned with product roadmap and long-term strategy • Drive architectural decisions and evaluate new technologies and open-source solutions. • Cultural and technical champion: Define and enforce engineering best practices across teams. • Design and build highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and financially correct systems in a regulated environment. • Continuously improve platform reliability, observability, and performance • Translate business outcomes into scalable technical solutions. • Develop a deep understanding of product, financial systems, and roadmap. • Lead cross-team initiatives and partner with PM, Design, DevOps, Security, Risk, Fraud, and external providers. • Drive resolution of complex production issues and implement long-term fixes. • Mentor and coach engineers to raise the overall technical bar. • Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities Experience and Skills • 7+ years of OO development experience building scalable, high-performance backend systems (Java preferred). • Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture. • Experience designing systems requiring high reliability and data consistency. • Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and event-driven systems. • Familiarity with AWS or GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes. • Experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems. • Ability to debug complex production issues in distributed systems. • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. • Experience leading large technical initiatives and mentoring engineers. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments. If you possess some of these qualifications but not all of them, 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: LIVE—a 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. For information about our benefits, please visit [Upgrade to PRO to see link] 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$152,000—$190,000 USD