Staff Platform Engineer

Fanatics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team based in the UK or Ireland. This role is essential for overseeing the platforms that power Fanatics Betting & Gaming’s software ecosystem. Responsibilities include driving technical design, architecting cloud-native platforms on AWS, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in related fields and proficiency in Python and Java, with strong Kubernetes and CI/CD knowledge. This position may require periodic travel to the United States and occasional travel within the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering.
• Proficiency with Python and Java; familiarity with Kotlin or Go is a plus.
• Experience operating distributed, high-availability systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical design and delivery of core platform capabilities.
• Architect and operate cloud-native platforms on AWS focusing on reliability.
• Mentor engineers and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering experience

Proficiency with Python and Java

Deep Kubernetes knowledge

CI/CD and GitOps experience

Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform)

Strong AWS and cloud-native experience

Ability to influence without authority

Job description

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.

Overview

Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team based in the UK or Ireland. This position plays a critical role within the EMEA Platform Engineering organisation, partnering closely with teams across the UK, Ireland, and United States to build and operate the platforms that power Fanatics Betting & Gaming’s global software ecosystem. As a Staff Engineer, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, leading complex technical initiatives across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD systems, and internal developer tooling. You will influence platform architecture, define standards and best practices, and act as a force multiplier for engineering teams by improving reliability, scalability, and developer productivity.

What You’ll Do

• Help drive technical design and delivery of core platform capabilities spanning cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, Observability, CI/CD systems, and developer tooling
• Architect, build, and operate cloud-native platforms on AWS with a focus on reliability, security, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Lead the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based workflows.
• Build and maintain internal platform services and tooling that improve developer experience and delivery velocity
• Continue to drive Infrastructure as Code and automation practices across teams
• Partner with application teams to unblock delivery and align platform capabilities with developer needs
• Participate in and/or lead complex, cross-team initiatives and provide technical clarity in ambiguous problem spaces
• Improve operational excellence through observability, automation, and incident response.
• Mentor engineers and participate in on‑call rotations

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering
• Proficiency with Python and Java. Familiarity with Kotlin, Go a plus
• Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
• Proven CI/CD and GitOps experience
• Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform)
• Strong AWS and cloud‑native experience
• Experience operating distributed, high‑availability systems
• Ability to influence without authority and communicate effectively across regions

Nice to Have

• Experience with internal developer platforms or portals
• FinOps or cloud cost management experience
• Regulated or high‑availability environment experience
• Backend development experience
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools

Why Platform Engineering at FBG

Platform Engineering at FBG operates with a product‑first mindset. Our mission is to empower developers with reliable, scalable, and intuitive platforms that accelerate innovation and delivery.

Working Across Regions

This role operates in a globally distributed environment, working closely with teams across the UK, Ireland, and the United States. Strong communication, time zone coordination, and shared ownership are essential for success.

Travel Expectations

Periodic travel to the United States is expected for offsites, planning sessions, and collaboration. Occasional travel within the UK and Ireland may also be required.