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# Staff Platform Engineer - Platform Engineering (UK & Ireland)

- **Company:** Fanatics Inc.
- **Location:** Leeds, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Terraform
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/staff-platform-engineer-platform-engineering-uk-ireland/56440662

## About the Role

What You Bring8+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering
Proficiency with Python and Java. Familiarity with Kotlin, Go a plus
Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
Proven CI/CD and GitOps experience
Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform)
Strong AWS and cloud-native experience
Experience operating distributed, high-availability systems
Ability to influence without authority and communicate effectively across regions

Nice to HaveExperience with internal developer platforms or portals
FinOps or cloud cost management experience
Regulated or high-availability environment experience
Backend development experience
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools

## Description

OverviewFanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team based in the UK or Ireland. This position plays a critical role within the EMEA Platform Engineering organization, partnering closely with teams across the UK, Ireland, and United States to build and operate the platforms that power Fanatics Betting & Gaming's global software ecosystem. As a Staff Engineer, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, leading complex technical initiatives across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD systems, and internal developer tooling. You will influence platform architecture, define standards and best practices, and act as a force multiplier for engineering teams by improving reliability, scalability, and developer productivity.
What You'll DoHelp drive technical design and delivery of core platform capabilities spanning cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, Observability, CI/CD systems, and developer tooling
Architect, build, and operate cloud-native platforms on AWS with a focus on reliability, security, scalability, and cost efficiency
Lead the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based workflows
Build and maintain internal platform services and tooling that improve developer experience and delivery velocity
Continue to drive Infrastructure as Code and automation practices across teams
Partner with application teams to unblock delivery and align platform capabilities with developer needs
Participate in and/or lead complex, cross-team initiatives and provide technical clarity in ambiguous problem spaces
Improve operational excellence through observability, automation, and incident response
Mentor engineers and participate in on-call rotations