Senior Software Engineer - Go/Java

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will be a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of our core applications, leveraging your expertise in Go and Java to build robust and scalable systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, mentorship abilities, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software. You will play a crucial role in setting technical standards and driving improvements in our development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and reliable software applications using Go and Java, adhering to best practices and coding standards. Implement complex features with minimal guidance, demonstrating a deep understanding of design patterns and principles. Develop and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Performance Design & Testing: Proven ability to design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency applications and services, ensuring scalability, stability, and responsiveness under diverse loads using JMeter, LoadRunner, and APM tools.
• Database Management: Design and implement efficient and robust database solutions leveraging relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Work with AWS (or other cloud providers) utilizing services like EC2, S3, Lambda, etc. Contribute to the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them on best practices, code reviews, and problem-solving techniques. Set and document coding standards and principles, ensuring compliance within the team. Actively participate in architectural discussions and decision-making processes. 
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Proactively identify and resolve production issues. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills through debugging, analysis, and instrumentation. Lead diagnosis and define solutions for complex issues. Work with other teams to address cross-functional problems.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve tools and development processes within your product area. Contribute to eliminating risk and improving quality throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Leverage data to drive decision making and improvements.
• Documentation: Drive the creation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and design specifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in Go and Java.
• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of AWS (or other major cloud provider) services and best practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, principles, and best practices (as reflected in the provided competency matrix).
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with experience leading troubleshooting efforts for complex issues.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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