Software Engineer II (Backend, Java)

As a Software Engineer II (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 contributing to the implementation of designs and participating in technical discussions, as well as testing and maintaining software for game management, bet placement, jackpots, and integrations with third-party providers. You’ll also support 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, follow engineering best practices, and work with internal teams to ensure seamless interactions between our casino platform and other services within the Fanatics ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• As a microservices developer, you are required to contribute to building software systems that have well-defined interfaces. The selected candidate will write modular and reusable code and contribute to delivering quality results for enterprise projects.
• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software into production
• Incorporate feedback from code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability
• Contribute to building features and tools that you and your team use
• Assist in troubleshooting software issues and escalate when tasks or projects hit roadblocks
• Shadow the on-call rota and assist where possible
• Participate in team planning discussions
• Support software quality, customer experience, and maintainability by improving documentation and contributing to operational excellence efforts
• Support the release and adaptation of products for new and emerging markets, helping ensure systems meet regional requirements and scale effectively
• Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of industry experience (including internships or relevant academic experience)
• Experience with Java/Spring Boot or a similar high-level programming platform
• Ability to develop microservices using Java, Spring, or similar technologies
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in lower environments (e.g., dev, staging)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineers on technical work
• Familiarity with Agile software development and Scrum methodology
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment where priorities evolve and decisions are made quickly

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.