Fanatics · 2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager- Backend
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $282K/yr
7+ years expFanatics is a company focused on delivering seamless customer experiences through technology. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead teams in the design and development of backend systems, ensuring high-performance software solutions and driving technical innovation.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor teams to design, develop, test, document, and deploy backend services and APIs
Own the on-call rotation for your teams, troubleshooting and resolving production issues efficiently
Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend teams to ensure timely delivery of features and improvements
Champion code quality by conducting and participating in code reviews and ensuring best practices are followed
Drive architecture discussions, sprint planning, and process improvements to enhance team productivity and system reliability
Develop a deep understanding of the platform's systems, architecture, and evolving customer needs
Stay up to date with advancements in backend technologies and industry best practices, continuously improving engineering practices
Be open to occasional travel for team-building, collaboration, and industry events
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
Strong experience with backend systems development, including experience with Java (Spring Framework preferred)
Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Proven experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, indexing, and caching strategies
Extensive experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
Excellent communication skills, with experience leading and motivating teams to success
Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth setting, balancing multiple priorities
A Bachelor's degree, or professional certification, or a combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience transitioning into senior engineering management from technical leadership roles
Passion for mentoring and developing team members to reach their full potential
Familiarity with CI/CD practices, cloud platforms, or DevOps workflows
Previous experience working in scaling or startup-like environments, ideally in a complex and high-demand industry
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Paid time off
GymPass
Pet Insurance
Family Care Benefits
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Fanatics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
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
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
Recent News
Rochester Business Journal
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