Software Engineer III (Java, Backend)

Description

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer (SDE III) focused on Backend and Full-Stack development at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are a key contributor to the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance systems that power the iCasino experience across Fanatics platforms. You write clean, maintainable code, contribute to architecture discussions, and help evolve our platform to support rapid iteration and growth. You thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment—working closely with engineers across the stack to build reliable backend services, thoughtfully designed APIs, and seamless integrations.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and deploy backend software features through high-quality, correct production code using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.

Help design and implement scalable, low-latency distributed systems that power engaging iCasino experiences across web and mobile.

Work closely with internal and external teams to deliver stable, reliable systems aligned with our product roadmap and delivery schedules.

Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and platform engineers to shape backend services that support seamless, cross-platform user experiences.

Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, sprint planning, and code reviews.

Improve and champion engineering best practices related to quality, maintainability, and system performance.

Contribute to discovery and design efforts for complex technical projects, translating business outcomes into scalable technical solutions.

Partner with Product, Design, DevOps, and Security to build and deliver features in a highly regulated production environment.

Participate in on-call rotations, assisting with incident response and ongoing support of production systems.

Operate according to Agile methodologies, sharing progress and blockers in daily stand-ups and retrospectives.

Stay curious and open to exploring opportunities across the stack, including frontend tools like React or shared logic via Kotlin Multiplatform.

Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices or industry events for collaboration, planning, or team-building.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot in production environments.

Exposure to frontend development using JavaScript or TypeScript with a modern framework (React preferred).

Solid understanding of RESTful service design, distributed systems, and database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL).

Strong technical skills in a CI/CD environment, with a working knowledge of software design principles related to performance, maintainability, and scalability.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Security, DevOps) and external partners to deliver high-quality features.

Strong debugging, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

Clear communicator, capable of explaining technical concepts to peers and non-engineers.

Positive, adaptable, and curious mindset—comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Experience working in Agile and Scrum development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and tools supporting deployment, monitoring, and observability (e.g., Terraform, CI/CD, Datadog, CloudWatch).

Experience or curiosity in shared business logic using Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to support web and mobile.

Hands-on experience or interest in React as part of a modern full-stack development workflow.

Exposure to startup or hyper-growth environments, with a pragmatic, iterative approach to building MVPs and delivering customer value.

Interest in system design and architecture, with an eye for clean APIs, reusable services, and scalable patterns.

Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and/or event-driven architectures using tools like Kafka (helpful as we move in this direction).

Experience supporting production systems, participating in on-call rotations, and improving operational excellence.

We know not every candidate will check every box, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, passionate about backend architecture, curious about full-stack systems, and eager to grow with Kotlin Multiplatform and React—we encourage you to apply. We value potential, a strong technical foundation, and a growth mindset just as much as specific tool experience.

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 is listed in USD; actual salary will vary based on location. *Salary Range: $120,000 - $240,000 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!