Software Engineer I

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., * 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

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., 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., * 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

Ready to build the future of sports betting? If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

$95,000 - $108,000 a year

Pet insurance, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance