Software Engineer II (Java) - MarTech Team

*** Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Overview

Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is building the most trusted and innovative sportsbook platform in the industry. As part of the Internal Platforms engineering team, you will help develop the backend systems and integrations that power core customer operations, CRM workflows, marketing automation, and internal tooling across the Fanatics ecosystem.

As a Software Engineer II – Java, you will focus heavily on building and maintaining Java/Spring Boot services and API integrations, while also contributing to Salesforce-related development such as Apex, Lightning Web Components, and platform automations. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in Product, Operations, Marketing, and Data to deliver stable, scalable, high-quality software solutions.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who is passionate about backend development, integrations, clean code, and solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Backend Development (Java – Primary Focus)

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
• Implement RESTful, gRPC APIs, event-driven workflows, and integrations with internal and third-party systems.
• Contribute to technical design discussions for new features, enhancements, and system improvements.
• Write clean, testable, well-documented code and participate in peer code reviews.
• Help build scalable, resilient systems that meet performance and reliability expectations.

Salesforce Development & Configuration (Secondary Focus)

• Contribute to Salesforce engineering work including Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components, and Flows.
• Support the development of integrations between Salesforce and Java backend systems.
• Assist with Salesforce configuration tasks such as fields, objects, validation rules, automation, and metadata updates.
• Help troubleshoot Salesforce-related issues and contribute to improving platform performance and stability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product Managers, TPMs, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and understand desired outcomes.
• Partner with internal customers in Marketing, Operations, and Data to support platform functionality and integrations.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to peers and non-technical partners.

Operational Excellence

• Participate in on-call rotations, triage production issues, and support root-cause analysis.
• Ensure systems meet operational standards for logging, monitoring, alerting, and error handling.
• Contribute to incident resolution processes and help improve remediation timelines.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the adoption of engineering best practices across code quality, testing, observability, and automation.
• Stay current on new technologies, tools, and frameworks applicable to backend and CRM engineering.
Look for opportunities to optimize performance, streamline workflows, and reduce technical debt.

Qualifications Required

• 3 or more years of professional software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• 2 years of experience using a CRM platform; experience using Xtreme Push (XP) a plus.
• Experience building and maintaining backend services, APIs, or integrations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce development (Apex, LWC) or willingness to learn Salesforce engineering with guidance.
• Understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience working with REST APIs, gRPC APIs, event-driven systems, or distributed architectures.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, especially in production environments.
• Experience using Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tooling.
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute to team-level designs.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Preferred

• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB, etc.) or similar cloud platforms.
• Exposure to message brokers such as Kafka, SQS, or other event-streaming tools.
• Experience with Salesforce Flows, configuration, platform APIs, or metadata management.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience working in regulated environments or complex integration ecosystems (MarTech, OpsTech).

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this role is based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program and an equity award. *Salary Range: $137,000 - $181,000 per year (actual salary will be determined in part by a successful candidate’s geographic location). In addition to base salary, bonus, and equity, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off, and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, and more. We’ll also give you $700 to set up your home office!

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.