Fanatics · 1 week ago
Software Engineer III (Client Kotlin Engineer)
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Software Engineer III - Client Kotlin Engineer to contribute as a technical leader in developing scalable solutions. The role involves designing high-quality Kotlin SDKs, leading architectural decisions, and mentoring engineers while collaborating closely with product teams to enhance client experiences.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Kotlin SDKs that serve as foundational tools for internal and external developers
Build platform-level abstractions and APIs that enable scalable application development across multiple products
Lead architectural decisions for SDK design patterns, ensuring backwards compatibility and seamless integration
Manage complex Gradle build configurations, publishing workflows, and dependency resolution for SDK distribution
Collaborate with product teams to understand developer needs and translate requirements into robust SDK features
Mentor and coach engineers across all levels and platforms, cultivating a strong, inclusive, and growth-minded engineering culture
Establish and maintain coding standards and development workflows for the kotlin multiplatform architecture
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional software development experience
4+ years of focused Kotlin development experience
Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin language features, idioms, and best practices
Deep understanding of Kotlin coroutines & Flows
Strong experience with reactive programming patterns and asynchronous data processing
Experience with Ktor framework for building networking solutions and API integrations
Proficiency in Gradle build systems, including multi-module projects, custom plugins, and dependency management
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, SDK versioning strategies, and automated release management for mobile applications and libraries
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to engineers, stakeholders, and leadership
Proven experience in Agile environments, with a track record of driving process improvements and delivering value iteratively
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and cross-functional collaboration
A team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to support the team and a passion for continual improvement
Preferred
Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform(KM)
Platform-level or SDK development experience
Experience with code generation tools (KSP) and annotation processing
Exposure to Swift & iOS development frameworks
Passion for platform engineering, developer experience, and cross-platform tooling
Strong focus on code reuse, testability, and performance in multiplatform environments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Paid time off
GymPass
Pet Insurance
Family Care Benefits
And more.
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
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