Fanatics · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer (Java, Kotlin, Kafka) - Fanatics Markets
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $237K/yr
9+ years expFanatics is a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to power their rapidly growing Fanatics Markets app. In this role, you will lead the design and scaling of distributed systems while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the engineering team.
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Responsibilities
Foster a culture and mindset of well-designed systems, test-driven software, and transparent communication with a high caliber of mutual respect and consideration for stakeholders
Design and scale distributed systems using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot
Build and optimize data-intensive applications with Postgres, Kafka, and Redis/Redis PubSub
Drive system reliability, scalability, and performance across services and infrastructure
Partner with product and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business goals
Mentor engineers and set standards for coding, design, and best practices
Actively participate in code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and adhere to best software development practices
Qualification
Required
Strong coding skills and solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
9+ years of software engineering experience, with expertise in distributed systems
Strong skills in Java (or Kotlin), Spring Boot, and modern API design (REST, gRPC, and Protobuf)
Deep experience with Kafka and Redis
Hands-on with Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native infrastructure
Proven ability to influence architecture, guide teams, and deliver at scale
Solid understanding of the software development process, including unit testing and release management
B.S, M.S. or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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
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