[Remote] Software Engineer I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform that is seeking a Software Engineer I to join their Betting & Gaming team. In this role, you will design and develop scalable backend services and APIs, working closely with cross-functional teams to create data-driven systems that enhance the sports betting experience for fans. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and RESTful APIs that drive real-time features Design, develop, test and contribute to mobile applications Collaborate closely with senior engineers and product teams to understand data pipelines, system dependencies, and product requirements Participate in the on-call rotation and help triage, debug, and resolve issues in production systems Contribute to service architecture, sprint planning, and long-term technical decisions Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and shared learning Build observability into everything you create — we value proactive monitoring and actionable alerts Develop a growing understanding of our domain — from sports event hierarchies to how data quality impacts user trust Stay current with backend trends and tooling, especially in distributed systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and data APIs Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building Skills 1-4 years of professional experience building backend systems or APIs, ideally in fast-paced or data-rich environments 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin; experience with Kafka, Databricks, and Snowflake are a plus Experience and willingness to learn Kotlin Multiplatform and Mobile app development is a plus Strong understanding of microservices architecture and REST API design principles Experience working with databases (MongoDB, or similar) and comfortable with data modeling and caching strategies Familiarity with system observability practices (logs, metrics, traces), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile workflows You're a problem solver and collaborator — comfortable taking ownership, navigating ambiguity, and working across teams Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote-first settings Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) or Kubernetes-based infrastructure Experience in data-focused services: indexing pipelines, data quality frameworks, or real-time feeds Interest in building systems that balance scale, speed, and accuracy — especially in live sports or gaming contexts Previous work in startup-like environments or experience iterating quickly on 0→1 initiatives Passion for clean code, system design, and mentoring others where possible General interest in Sports, Casino, Generative AI, and Recommendation Systems Benefits Medical Dental Vision 401K Paid time off GymPass Pet Insurance Family Care Benefits Home office setup stipend Company Overview Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is