Software Engineer II at Fanatics
United States
$118.25k - $156.25k
<span><b>Overview</b></span> <p><span>Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is on a mission to create the best online sportsbook in the industry, and we’re looking for an experienced <b>Software Engineer II, Back End (Payments & Wallet)</b> to help us get there.</span></p> <p><span>As a <b>Software Engineer II on our Payments & Wallet team</b>, you will contribute to building and maintaining the backend systems that power the financial core of our sportsbook platform. You’ll work on services that enable deposits, withdrawals, wallet management, bet placement and settlement, casino transactions, and integrations with payment providers—helping ensure reliable, secure, and scalable financial operations for our users.</span></p> <p><span>You will collaborate with engineers across the team to implement designs, contribute to technical discussions, and support the development of systems that operate in a highly regulated, high-availability environment.</span></p> <p><span>Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S.</span></p> <p><span>At FBG, we’re revolutionizing sports betting with cutting-edge technology, a customer-first mindset, and a world-class engineering team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-scale systems while growing your skills in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.</span></p><span><b>Responsibilities</b></span> <ul> <li><span>Contribute to building backend microservices with well-defined interfaces and reusable components</span></li> <li><span>Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software into production</span></li> <li><span>Participate in implementing designs and contribute to technical discussions</span></li> <li><span>Write modular, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices</span></li> <li><span>Incorporate feedback from code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability</span></li> <li><span>Assist in troubleshooting software issues across environments (development, staging, production) and escalate when necessary</span></li> <li><span>Support on-call rotations by shadowing and assisting in diagnosing production issues</span></li> <li><span>Participate in team planning discussions and contribute to feature delivery aligned with the product roadmap</span></li> <li><span>Collaborate with cross-functional peers (PM, Design, DevOps, Security, Front-end engineers)</span></li> <li><span>Support integrations with third-party payment providers and internal platform services</span></li> <li><span>Contribute to improving system reliability, performance, and maintainability</span></li> <li><span>Help improve documentation and support operational excellence efforts</span></li> <li><span>Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team building activities</span></li> </ul><span><b>Qualifications</b></span> <p><span>We value aptitude over experience but here are some key skills that will make you successful on this team:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>1–3 years of OO development experience building and deploying scalable, high-performance applications (Java strongly preferred)</span></li> <li><span>Experience with Java, Spring Boot, or similar backend frameworks</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs</span></li> <li><span>Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in lower environments (e.g., development, staging)</span></li> <li><span>Familiar with web-related technologies (e.g., HTTP, REST, TCP/IP)</span></li> <li><span>Familiar with version control tools (e.g., Git, SVN)</span></li> <li><span>Familiar with OOP concepts, design patterns, and software engineering principles</span></li> <li><span>Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and/or GCP is a plus</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with message-oriented middleware (e.g., Kafka) or distributed systems concepts is a plus</span></li> <li><span>Experience with Docker or containerized environments is a plus</span></li> <li><span>Ability to collaborate effectively with other engineers and communicate technical concepts clearly</span></li> <li><span>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li><span>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities evolve quickly</span></li> <li><span>Passion for software development and a desire to learn and grow within a highly collaborative team </span></li> </ul> <p><b>Working Across Regions</b></p> <p>This role works closely with engineering teams across multiple regions. Success requires clear communication, effective collaboration, and comfort working with distributed teams.</p> <p><b>Travel Expectations</b></p> <p>This role includes occasional domestic travel and periodic travel for team offsites, planning sessions, or cross-team collaboration.</p> <p><b>Why Platform Engineering at FBG</b></p> <p>Platform Engineering at FBG operates with a product-first mindset. Our mission is to empower developers with reliable, scalable, and intuitive platforms that accelerate innovation and delivery. </p> <p><i>If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!</i></p> <p>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.</p> <p>*Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. *Salary Range: $118,250 to $156,250 (Salary 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, 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, Free Ship deliveries, and more. We’ll also give you $700 to set up your home office! For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/</p>
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