Sr Mgr Engineering Software

Fanatics; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital sports platform is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager based in Dublin. This role leads engineering teams focused on creating secure account and transaction experiences. Responsibilities include driving fraud prevention initiatives and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and AWS, with a commitment to mentoring. This position offers the chance to work on high-scale challenges in a rapidly growing industry, valuing innovation and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience managing software engineering teams in high-risk environments.
• Background in a Java and AWS ecosystem is preferred.
• Experience building systems for fraud detection and payments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams focused on fraud prevention and account management.
• Drive operational excellence by setting high standards for compliance.
• Build high-performing engineering teams focused on safety and performance.

Skills

Managing software engineering teams

Java

AWS

Fraud detection

Compliance

Responsible gaming

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Software Engineering Manager, Fraud and Responsible Gaming

Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is on a mission to create the best online sportsbook in the industry. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager (Sr. SEM) to lead engineering teams focused on delivering secure, trusted, and seamless account and transaction experiences for our customers. This leader will own critical systems at the core of customer identity, financial transactions, fraud detection, and responsible gaming, guiding teams through complex and ambiguous problems while ensuring operational excellence, consistent delivery, and long‑term strategic impact.

Success in this role requires building strong, collaborative relationships with Product, Data, Risk, and Compliance partners to align on strategy, priorities, and outcomes that protect both our customers and our business.

The Sr. SEM plays a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, processes, and engineering culture that ensure trust, safety, and compliance across the Fanatics Sportsbook ecosystem. You will lead backend engineering teams (Java, AWS) responsible for critical customer journeys — from account creation and authentication to payments, focused on risk management, fraud prevention, and responsible gaming enforcement.

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S.

At FBG, we’re revolutionizing sports betting with cutting‑edge technology, a customer‑first mindset, and a world‑class engineering team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, high‑scale challenges in an exciting and rapidly growing industry—all while being part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Operational Leadership & Ownership

• Lead engineering teams that own high‑scale fraud prevention systems across identity, account management, payments, and more.
• Drive operational excellence by setting high standards for security, reliability, and compliance.
• Establish strong monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent activity.
• Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory requirements and responsible gaming standards are met.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical or operational risks before they impact customers or business integrity.

Team Performance & Delivery

• Build and maintain high‑performing, mission‑driven engineering teams focused on trust, safety, and performance.
• Define and execute a roadmap balancing customer experience, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Empower teams to solve complex challenges in fraud detection, transaction reliability, and responsible gaming enablement.
• Deliver robust, maintainable, and scalable software systems that protect customer data and ensure seamless account experiences.

Communication, Stakeholder Management & Product Partnership

• Communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, Product, Data Science, and Compliance stakeholders.
• Build deep partnerships with Fraud, Risk, and Responsible Gaming product teams to align on goals and trade‑offs.
• Drive crisp technical and strategic discussions across teams and leadership.
• Author and present clear documentation — including engineering roadmaps, vision documents, and incident reviews.
• Represent the CAT domain’s technical perspective in broader organizational strategy and planning.

Navigating Complexity & Ambiguity

• Lead teams through highly ambiguous security, risk, and compliance challenges with structured, data‑informed approaches.
• Foster a culture of accountability and innovation — balancing experimentation with rigorous controls.
• Harmonize diverse viewpoints across Risk, Product, and Engineering to make high‑impact, balanced decisions.
• Provide clarity and vision amid changing regulatory and threat landscapes.

Travel

Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team building activities.

Qualifications

We value aptitude and integrity over years of experience, but here are key skills that will make you successful in this role:

• 3–5+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, with a track record of delivering secure, scalable systems in high‑risk or regulated environments.
• Background leading teams or contributing in a Java, AWS ecosystem preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building systems for fraud detection, payments, compliance, or responsible gaming is highly desirable.
• Ability to balance strategic direction with deep technical execution.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence across Engineering, Product, Risk, and Compliance.
• Proven experience navigating complex, cross‑functional, and regulatory challenges.
• Commitment to operational excellence and building resilient, high‑trust systems.

Passion for mentoring and developing engineers and leaders, while fostering a culture of security, empathy, and innovation.

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

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty‑two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.

Job Info

• Posting Date 11/17/2025, 03:21 PM
• Locations 5th Floor , The Eight Building, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D08 T2TX, IE