Back-end Developer - Ecommerce

Fanatics Italy is hiring a Back-End Software Developer for our Commerce business in Italy. Currently, Fanatics Italy is the official licensee and/or the retail partner of several sports clubs including top Italian football (AC Milan, Inter Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Lazio, Bologna, FIGC) and basketball teams (Olimpia Milano) and organization (NBA); it also manage the football specialized retailer The Pitch – Football Store.

Role Purpose:
We are looking for a highly skilled Back-End Developer with experience in using Laravel and LAMP stack to join our Italian development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of scalable, high-performance web applications.

They will report to the Senior Software Developer and will contribute to ensure correct functionality of Fanatics Italy ecommerce platform for all partners, The Pitch and third parties, including bug fixing & planning new developments.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Design, develop and implement backend functionality for our web applications using Laravel and LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
• Collaborate with the frontend development team to integrate the user interface with the backend
• Optimize application performance to ensure fast response times and scalability
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation
• Actively participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement of our applications

Skills Required:
• Proven experience in web application development using Laravel.
• Thorough knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Apache and Linux.
• Expertise in the use of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to write clean, efficient and well-documented code.
• Experience in E-commerce business/sport context is a plus
• A football fan with a understanding of the commercial landscape, including knowledge on the sport merchandise market is a plus
• English and Italian fluency are a must
• Proactive attitude and work ethics

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact us.

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).