Senior Software Engineer ERP Developer Informix & COBOL

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development & Maintenance 

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain ERP modules using Informix 4GL and COBOL.

  • Refactor legacy code for improved maintainability and performance.

  • Build APIs and wrapper services for integration with modern systems.

• Database & System Management 

  • Manage Informix database schemas, stored procedures, and optimize SQL queries.

  • Perform troubleshooting and resolve runtime errors.

• ERP Functional Expertise 

  • Support ERP workflows for Order Management, Inventory Control, and Fulfillment.

  • Collaborate with business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Modernization & Integration 

  • Document legacy business logic and assist in migration planning.

  • Integrate legacy systems with platforms like Manhattan Active and other modern solutions.

• Operational Support 

  • Provide incident resolution and break-fix support for ERP stack.

  • Implement CI/CD practices for legacy systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Informix 4GL and Informix SQL.

• Experience with COBOL for ERP development.

• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments (AIX preferred).

• Hands-on experience with ERP domains: Order Management, Inventory, Fulfillment.

• Understanding of APIs, integration patterns, and batch-driven workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of ERP development experience with Informix 4GL.

• 2+ years of COBOL development experience.

• Exposure to Genero or similar low-code platforms (nice to have).

• Prior experience in retail or supply chain ERP systems.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical ERP systems for a global leader in sports merchandise.

• Be part of a modernization journey integrating legacy systems with cutting-edge platforms.

• Career growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

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. 

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).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset