Job Description

Background

Fanatics Collectibles Engineering is building products to transform the trading card industry and while we may be a growing team building new and evolving legacy digital products, we also have the backing of Fanatics - the world's largest sports merchandiser with over 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans. We have exclusive licensing deals with the MLB, NFL and NBA and the products we build will be used by millions of trading cards fans from day 1. We are out to reinvent the trading card industry, which is a bold and ambitious mission.

What does this mean as a member of the engineering team?
We move fast. We have a lot to do and are looking for folks who will drive projects to completion with a sense of urgency, but not at the expense of quality, scalability, and performance. We understand that we'll be responsible for maintaining these projects for the foreseeable future and how investments in quality today allow you to move more quickly tomorrow.
We think about scale. The trading card market is large and we will be the de facto entry point into the hobby, and that modern consumers expect nothing less than the real time flow of information when interacting with technology today.
We're pragmatic. We embrace new technologies but focus on using the best tool for the job.
We are flexible. The industry moves quickly and shifts continuously. We ensure that we are building systems to accomplish the next goal, not those focused on the last one.
The Role

The Platform/Foundational Services team is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to help lead the development and maturation of our internal applications and infrastructure. These applications and infrastructure are crucial for the success of the entire organization, and we want to ensure that it continues without issue by adding an engineer who can help ensure their rapid growth is sustainable and reliable. Our applications are written in Elixir, and our infrastructure runs on AWS, in Docker containers, orchestrated via Kubernetes, codified using Terraform. These should all be technologies that you feel comfortable working with.

Some indicators that this role may be a good fit for you:    You have a knack for leadership - as a Sr. Engineer, we're looking for you to take a leadership role in the development of our applications and infrastructure, so you should be comfortable guiding others as they work on projects that you lead, helping them to perform at a high level and providing assistance when they need it.
You like to work collaboratively - our teams are cross functional and understand the importance of teamwork towards the pursuit of our goals. You should enjoy working closely with people who have other strengths and value open, clear communication.
You like ownership and autonomy - we're a small team and rely on our engineers to take problems and run with them. We believe that trust is the foundation of high performing teams and will give you the space to do your best work.
You sweat the details - sometimes it's the little things that make a system truly great and you don't stop until a feature is complete, polished, and ready to ship.
Position Duties/Responsibilities

As a Sr. Engineer, your focus will be leading the development, growth and maturation of our applications and the infrastructure that surround them, with responsibilities that include:    Assisting our product team members as they work with our stakeholders to accurately and efficiently gather the requirements for new applications that we will build; leveraging your technical expertise to help product and our stakeholders understand the level of effort and difficulty of the requests being made of us.
Leading the technical development of our applications and their related infrastructure, meeting with stakeholders and other teams to ensure that we are building the right things at the right time.
Helping to plan, write and estimate the tickets that are required for our team to execute on the applications we are tasked with building.
Guiding the architecture of those applications, working with others on our team to make sure our applications are set up to work reliably and predictably for the business and our partners.
Conducting thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to the standards that our team has put in place.
Mentoring less-experienced members of the team through personal one-on-one time to assist in their growth as engineers.
Working with the rest of the team to help develop key policies and procedures that allow us to provide world class support for our existing applications.
Additional indications that this is the right role for you:      You have 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
At least 4 of those years have been focused on building, deploying and maintaining infrastructure.
You have experience working as a technical lead for projects and have worked closely with customers in the past to push those applications across the finish line to completion.
You have expertise working in containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes
You have experience with a modern scripting language (Elixir, Ruby, Python, TypeScript, C# experience or familiarity is preferred but not required.)
SQL is a strength and a tool you have no hesitation to reach for.

If You're Interested Go ahead and submit your application. We'll get back to you as soon as possible and if it seems like there could be a good fit, we'll set up some time to chat at your earliest convenience.

In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $144,000 - $180,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In New York City, the salary range is $160,000 - $200,000. These salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.

Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.

Job Description

Overview

As an Android Senior Software Engineer at Fanatics, you will help us design, develop, implement, test, and maintain scalable, high quality, performant systems that help us deliver the best experience possible to our customers. We own the Fanatics App, the brand-forward application of Fanatics that encompasses elements of all of our different brands and businesses. The Fanatics App brings together Free to Play sports games, live events, ecommerce, and new product experiences to deliver a new Sports platform. Fundamentally, we are one team in everything we do from the user experience to coding and architecture. In order to deliver on our Customer Promise, we use best in class technologies; thus allowing platforms to be as up to date as possible so that we can rapidly deliver and innovate in this exciting new market.

Responsibilities
Develop, test, document, and deploy high quality software into production
Develop a fundamental understanding of our industry, product, feature set and roadmap
Deliver and lead the technical development of new features from functional requirements to logic and UI
Help your team define and adhere to the principles, guidelines, and best practices of our engineering strategy
Work closely with our product team, design, and other internal stakeholders to make technology decisions that grow and improve our products
Participate in the on-call rotation when needed to troubleshoot software issues
Escalate when tasks or projects hit roadblocks
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
Contribute to team planning and design discussions, building more expertise around design approaches
Impact software quality and customer experience of product features
Improve testability, operational excellence metrics, and team documentation
Help to onboard and mentor junior engineers and interns
Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities
Required Qualifications     3+ years of experience building highly scalable Android applications
Experience with Kotlin as the primary development language
Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better
Able to effectively communicate complex technical subjects to a variety of audiences (engineers, technical leaders, marketing and operations teams, non-technical functional leaders)
Familiar with Agile software product delivery and SCRUM methodology
Thrives in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly
Able to effectively work cross-functionally within an enterprise environment
Preferred Qualifications     Experience with Jetpack Compose
Experience with Material Design
Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform
Experience with Coroutines and Direct Injection or ServiceLocator patterns
Experience with Java

If you possess some of these qualifications but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

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; ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. *Salary Range: $120,000 to $240,000 (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 Shipt 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/

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

We are building a global digital sports platform. Our vision is to serve sports fans around the world across their digital sports journey. Few passions are as strong as those that sports evoke. Sports provides connections, creates a sense of community, spans generations, inspires hope to achieve the impossible, serves as a platform for social change, and teaches the value of teamwork. We ignite these passions for global sports fans by offering an integrated, personalized, and immersive fan experience across our businesses, which today includes Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to bolster our Product Information Management Team. Are you driven by a passion to harness your backend engineering expertise to revolutionize how a business operates? In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications that support our Product Domain. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. Your expertise in backend development will be crucial in delivering high-quality experiences that enhance the operation of our business.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Take ownership of the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust backend services.</li><li>Application design, including the authoring of design documents, flow charts, sequence diagrams and other artifacts that make successful on-time delivery possible.</li><li>Create and optimize database schemas, queries, and models for performance and scalability.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of the applications you build.</li><li>Leading service/software implementation by contributing to the codebase, acting as an example of how to write testable, maintainable code which can adapt to the changing needs of our users.</li><li>Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.</li><li>Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to bring innovative solutions to the team.</li><li>Participate in planning and strategy meetings to align technical solutions with business goals.</li><li>Ensuring the quality of the application development remains high through the application of best practices like automated testing, peer code reviews and automated CI/CD pipelines.</li></ul>Qualifications: Experience:<ul><li>5+ years of professional experience in backend development</li><li>At least 2 of those years have been focused on designing, building, deploying</li><li>Strong knowledge of database design, modeling, and optimization (both SQL and NoSQL)</li><li>Hands-on experience with AWS services</li><li>You have experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform or similar technologies that enable the construction and deployment of infrastructure with code.</li></ul>Technical Skills:<ul><li>Extensive experience with Java, Golang, Elixir or Scala</li><li>Knowledge of modern software development practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Docker, etc.).</li><li>Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices, event driven architecture a plus</li><li>Experience in frontend web development with React is a plus</li><li>Strong understanding of design principles</li></ul>Soft Skills:<ul><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Proven ability to work effectively in small teams with excellent communication skills.</li><li>Strong multitasking skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements.</li></ul>

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