[Hiring] Software Engineer I @Fanatics Betting & Gaming

Role Description

At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), we’re building the next generation of products to relentlessly enhance the online sports betting experience. The Loyalty Engineering team is seeking a self-motivated, high-performing engineer to help accelerate our bold vision.

As a Software Engineer I on the Loyalty Engineering team, you’ll work with a skilled group of backend engineers to design, build, test, and maintain modern scalable services and APIs that power in-app Loyalty experiences during the biggest moments on the global sports calendar. Success in this role starts with a collaborative and inclusive team culture, which we deeply value.

This is a great opportunity for early-career engineers with 2+ years of professional industry experience who are eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of backend services and APIs
• Participate in the on-call rotation and help investigate and resolve production issues
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver backend features and enhancements
• Engage in code reviews and team discussions to promote high-quality, maintainable systems
• Take part in sprint planning, architectural reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop familiarity with our systems, platform architecture, and customer use cases
• Stay up to date with backend technologies, tools, and engineering best practices
• Be open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
• Proficiency in building backend systems using Java (Spring Framework or similar)
• Strong fundamentals of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and object-oriented programming principles
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with a self-service mindset
• Experience working in production environments and resolving real-time issues
• Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases and foundational data modeling concepts
• Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies and experience in software development ceremonies
• Strong communication skills with a coachable mindset and a proactive approach to learning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a desire to deepen technical expertise
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting others and continuously improving

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and modern DevOps practices
• Interest in scaling systems, distributed architectures, and performance optimization
• Desire to grow through mentorship, peer collaboration, and hands-on experience
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup-like environments where priorities evolve rapidly and decisions are made quickly
• Experience with Datadog or other observability tools
• Hands-on experience in prompt engineering with AI tools including Claude Code and ChatGPT

Salary Range

$95,000 — $108,000 USD