Fanatics Inc

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.

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (Remote) Job Description The Role We are seeking a Data Analyst III to join our Sportsbook organization in the Product Analytics team. This role will focus on creating insights to drive product development and enhance business performance. The individual will partner closely with senior stakeholders in the Sportsbook Product team and be responsible for supporting them with testing, performance tracking, reporting, and ad-hoc queries. Responsibilities Develop a strong understanding of Fanatics Betting and Gaming, with particular focus on the Sportsbook. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, becoming a key contributor to data-driven decision-making within the Sportsbook Product team. Support the Sportsbook Product team with testing, analysis and reporting as they develop the product and optimize user experiences. Be a hands-on analyst, creating insights both regular and ad hoc. Gather and present insights metrics and activities to key stakeholders, becoming a trusted source of intelligence and advisory over time. Collaborate with Analysts and Data Scientists to find solutions to business problems. Remain current on technology and trends in data analytics and the sports betting & gaming industry. Experience A minimum of 5 years proven experience in an analytics role Previous experience in the betting and gaming industry is a significant plus Technical skills Degree in a relevant field, e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science Proficiency in a statistical programming language, e.g. R or Python Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools, e.g. Tableau or PowerBI Strong proficiency in data analysis or mathematical model development, with a strong understanding of statistics concepts such as multivariate testing Experience using code repositories, e.g. GitHub Experience with Amplitude a plus Non technical skills Demonstrated ability to partner closely with stakeholders, earning trust and prioritizing relationships Customer focused; highly outcome-oriented and data-driven; experienced in working in high-growth environments Logical and analytical approach to problem solving, with strong organizational and communication skills Show a keen interest in sports and the betting industry 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 08/11/2025, 02:38 PM Locations Richmond House, Leeds, LS16 6QY, GB (Remote)

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)

Software Engineer III - Platform, Fanatics Markets United Kingdom (Remote) Job Description About Fanatics Markets Fanatics Markets is the real-money prediction and trading app where you can invest in moments you care about. Built on a secure platform, we let users predict real-world outcomes and trade on events they actually follow - from sports and entertainment to political elections and beyond. Our mission is to redefine how fans engage with the moments and markets that matter most. We're looking for the right people to help us build the future of prediction markets. Role Overview As a Software Engineer III, Platform, you will be a key driver of our core infrastructure and developer experience. You will design and implement durable platform abstractions and partner with engineering leads to ensure our systems enable rapid innovation without compromising stability or security. This role requires a balance of deep hands on engineering and systems thinking. You will own complex features from ideation to production, championing best in class platform standards and mentoring mid level engineers while remaining deeply embedded in the codebase. On the engineering side, we are pioneering the use of AI as a code collaborator. We need engineers who have moved beyond experimentation-who actively use tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot to ship production code faster while maintaining exceptional quality. Responsibilities Implement team level standards for AI augmented development, utilizing prompt engineering and validation frameworks to increase velocity without sacrificing code quality. Identify and mitigate AI generated code pitfalls, such as security vulnerabilities or over abstraction, and assist in tracking team productivity metrics. Design, build, and maintain highly available cloud native infrastructure, ensuring the platform scales reliably with our growing user base. Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling to eliminate friction in the software delivery lifecycle. Implement and maintain platform security safeguards and compliance standards to protect the integrity of the firm's systems. Contribute to the system observability roadmap by implementing monitoring, tracing, and alerting to ensure high operational reliability. Partner with product and engineering teams to translate technical requirements into scalable platform solutions. Mentor junior and mid level engineers, lead incident response for team owned services, and advocate for modern engineering best practices. Qualifications 5 plus years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or backend engineering, with a track record of building scalable, cloud native environments (AWS/Kubernetes). Strong proficiency in using AI collaborators (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) to ship production code and an ability to optimize personal development workflows. Ability to evaluate AI generated code for security gaps or architectural "hallucinations" and implement testing strategies. Strong hands on experience with IaC frameworks such asTerraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation. High proficiency in Java and Python (Golang is a plus). You should be comfortable bridging the gap between infrastructure and application logic. Experience building mature CI/CD pipelines and working with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proven ability to take ownership of complex projects in a fast paced environment, balancing speed with architectural health. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed engineering and product teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience in high growth startup environments. Experience with financial systems, real money transactions, or regulatory compliance. Background in building internal developer tools or CLI applications. Experience leading small project groups or "squads" within a larger team. We are serious about AI augmented development. During our technical interviews, be prepared to: Demo your current AI assisted workflow (e.g., how you use Cursor or Copilot). Discuss specific examples of how you've used AI to solve complex technical hurdles. Share your strategies for ensuring AI generated code meets production grade security and maintainability standards. >Ready to build the future of sports betting? If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply! Please note thatvisa sponsorship is not availablefor this position. We are open tofully remote candidates based in the United Kingdom, but westrongly encouragethose who canjoin us on campus two days per week. Remote employee may also be eligible for a home office setup stipend. 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 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. 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.

A leading sports technology company is seeking a remote Software Engineer III to enhance its platform infrastructure and developer experience. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in platform engineering, expertise in AI collaboration, and a strong proficiency in technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. This position allows the flexibility of remote work, with expectations for occasional on-campus attendance, aiming to revolutionize sports prediction markets.

At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), a core division of Fanatics' mission to establish the ultimate end-to-end digital sports platform, we're building a world where every fan's passion is met with cutting-edge experiences. The Senior Engineering Manager role within the OddsFactory team is a cornerstone of this vision. You'll lead a high-impact team of Software Engineers focused on developing innovative technologies that drive our risk and trading systems. This role goes beyond managing software development-it's about setting direction, owning execution, and delivering tech that powers the future of FBG and the broader Fanatics ecosystem. You'll take ownership of project prioritization, software quality, system performance, and your team's professional growth. Your leadership will foster a culture of innovation, empower engineers to make decisions, and encourage active contributions to cross-team discussions. You'll drive solutions that elevate the fan experience while upholding the excellence Fanatics is known for. Lead your team in exploring and applying new technologies and practices, cultivating a culture of innovation and experimentation to deliver an exceptional fan experience. Collaborate closely with Product Management, Quants, and other engineering leaders to develop cohesive, user-first solutions aligned with Fanatics' strategic objectives. Use data and metrics to guide your team's decision-making and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Champion a metrics-driven culture focused on measurable impact and continuous improvement. Invest in the growth and success of your team-offer mentorship, support career development, and help shape the next generation of leaders. Oversee the development of scalable, reliable systems while actively reducing technical debt and improving system performance. Build strong cross-functional partnerships to influence product strategy and technical direction at scale. Communicate complex technical ideas and business updates with clarity and confidence to stakeholders and executives. Stay on top of industry trends and best practices-bring fresh ideas that help elevate team performance and drive results. Be open to occasional travel for offsites, events, or key collaboration sessions. (We're happy to accommodate travel needs or restrictions.) Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in engineering leadership, with a strong ability to mentor, grow talent, and inspire technical excellence. 10+ years of experience in software development, particularly with .NET/C# or similar technologies. 3+ years of experience designing cloud-native systems (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum, with agility to adapt in a fast-evolving environment. A history of successfully delivering complex, scalable solutions with a focus on customer experience. Positive flexible mindset with a readiness to take on new challenges. Strong results orientation, backed by data and outcomes. Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or similar (or equivalent experience). Experience leading distributed or remote teams. Passion for sports and/or the sports betting industry. Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Design teams. Start-up or high-growth environment experience, with a bias toward rapid learning and iteration. Strong team collaboration mindset and passion for working in a supportive, fast-paced environment. Passion for sports, especially NFL and college football Job Info Posting Date 10/24/2025, 10:59 PM Locations Richmond House, Leeds, LS16 6QY, GB (Remote)