Software Engineer III, Full Stack - Sportsbook (FBG)

Fanatics Betting & Gaming; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Betting & Gaming in New York, NY is seeking a Software Engineer III, Full Stack to design, build, test, and maintain scalable, low-latency sportsbook services. You will contribute to frontend and backend work and collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams to deliver features that enhance user experiences.

You’ll bring 3+ years of full-stack experience with Java (Spring) and React, plus a solid grasp of software design, databases, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building full-stack applications with Java (Spring) and React.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, patterns, and system design.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Exposure to Agile/SCRUM and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset and good communication.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for collaboration and events.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of frontend and backend services.
• Participate in on-call rotation and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions to maintain quality.
• Engage in sprint planning and architectural reviews and improve processes.
• Build familiarity with Fanatics Betting & Gaming systems, platform, and user use cases.
• Stay current with technologies, tools, and engineering best practices.

Skills

Java (Spring Framework)

React

MongoDB

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Agile/SCRUM

Data modeling

On-call support

Tools

Spring Framework

React

MongoDB

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Software Engineer III, Full Stack - Sportsbook (FBG)

New York, NY, United States

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.

As a Software Engineer III at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you will help us design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, high quality, low latency systems that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. We are one team; we employ the principles of data-driven development, operational excellence, process calibration, and efficiency to deliver a stable, extensible platform at scale. Through fundamentals and excellence in object-oriented design, coding patterns, modern open-source frameworks, and 3rd party platform integrations, we can achieve our goals to rapidly deliver and innovate in this exciting new market.You’ll bring strong technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for solving complex problems in a fast-paced, high-growth industry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of frontend and backend services.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and assist in investigating and resolving production issues
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver features and improvements
• Partake in code reviews and team discussions to build high-quality, maintainable systems
• Participate in sprint planning, architectural reviews, and efforts to improve engineering processes
• Build familiarity with our systems, platform architecture, and customer use cases
• Stay current with latest technologies, tools, and engineering best practices
• Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building

Experience and Skills

• 3+ years of experience building full-stack applications, with a focus on both frontend and backend development using Java (Spring Framework) and React
• Strong grasp of software engineering principles, architectural patterns, and system design
• Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL), and familiarity with data modeling and caching concepts
• Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies and working in cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
• Effective communicator, comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to navigate shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.
• ding on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, cloud platforms, or DevOps workflows
• Experience working with MongoDB database

Not sure if you check every box?

We believe great engineers come from all kinds of backgrounds. We valueimpact, technical leadership, and a growth mindsetjust as much as specific tool experience.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship and you do need to be living in the US to apply.

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visithttps://benefitsatfanatics.com/

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