Staff Platform Engineer – Platform Engineering (UK & Ireland)

Fanatics Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm based in the UK is looking for a Staff Platform Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team. The role is crucial in influencing platform architecture and improving developer productivity through effective technical initiatives. Candidates should have a strong background in platform engineering, and proficiency in Python and Java is essential. Responsibilities include architecting cloud-native platforms and leading cross-team initiatives. This position offers competitive compensation and requires periodic travel to the United States and occasionally within the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering.
• Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge.
• Experience operating distributed, high-availability systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

Java

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitOps

Terraform

AWS

Job description

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 organization, 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.

Job Info

• Posting Date 01/20/2026, 04:02 PM
• Locations Richmond House, Leeds, LS16 6QY, GB (Remote)