Fanatics, Inc. is hiring a
Software Engineer II

Summary

The job is for an Engineer II position at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), where you'll contribute to designing and implementing scalable solutions, improve system performance, write efficient code, support product lifecycle, collaborate with teams, and more. The role requires at least 1 year of real-world experience building high-performance applications, effective communication skills, analytical skills, a team-first mentality, understanding of software design principles, familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), C#, and SQL/NoSQL perspectives.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of real-world demonstrable experience building & deploying scalable, high-performance applications
• Effective communication skills, capable of demystifying complex technical topics for diverse audiences
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, hyper-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly
• Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better
• Understanding of software design, development, and testing principles including SOLID, DRY, TDD, BDD
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure a plus), C# and SQL/NoSQL persistence solutions
• Passion for software development and system architecture and sharing knowledge within a highly collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions within our event-driven architecture
• Assist in analyzing and addressing complex problems in multifaceted systems to improve overall performance and scalability
• Write efficient, modular, and testable code that adheres to our commitment to innovation and quality standards
• Support the product lifecycle from concept through development and deployment, ensuring smooth operation and reliability of our platform
• Communicate effectively, escalating challenges as necessary and participating in code reviews to elevate code quality and foster knowledge sharing
• Collaborate seamlessly with Product, Quant and Engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of stable and reliable applications aligned with our product vision
• Play an active role in team discussions on planning and design, gaining insights into design philosophies and contributing to our product's evolution
• Enhance software quality through focusing on testability, operational metrics, and comprehensive documentation
• Become a product minded engineer developing a fundamental understanding of our industry, product, feature set and roadmap
• Engage in mentorship opportunities to both learn and share knowledge, promoting personal and team growth
• Support critical operations through participation in an on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with sports betting or a keen interest in sports is desirable
• Experience of building software using Domain Driven Design (DDD)
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Passionate about working in a highly collaborative team environment