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Fanatics · 22 hours ago

Software Engineer II (Java-Backend)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level
money$108K/yr - $186K/yr
date3+ years exp

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Software Engineer II to contribute to the development and maintenance of backend systems that enhance customer experiences. This role involves collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver scalable services and APIs in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of backend services and APIs
Participate in the on-call rotation and assist in investigating and resolving production issues
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver backend features and improvements
Take part in code reviews and team discussions to build high-quality, maintainable systems
Participate in sprint planning, architectural reviews, and efforts to improve engineering processes
Build familiarity with our systems, platform architecture, and customer use cases
Stay current with backend technologies, tools, and engineering best practices
Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building

Qualification

JavaSpring FrameworkRESTful API designMicroservices architectureDatabasesAgile/SCRUMCI/CD pipelinesCloud platformsAnalytic abilitiesPerformance optimizationProblem-solvingEffective communicationTeam-first mentality

Required

3-6 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
Experience developing backend systems using Java (Spring Framework or similar)
Understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and backend fundamentals
Familiarity with working in production environments, including debugging and troubleshooting
Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL) and data modeling basics
Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies and collaborative development teams
Effective communicator with a growth mindset and a willingness to take initiative
Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and an eagerness to build technical depth
Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better

Preferred

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), or 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 regularly and decisions are made quickly

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Paid time off
GymPass
Pet Insurance
Family Care Benefits
And more

Company

Fanatics

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Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.fanaticsinc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.9B
Key Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Mahan
CEO

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