Staff Engineer Software

JOB SUMMARY:

Software engineers apply the principles of software engineering to the design and development of software systems, features and tools which enable Fanatics businesses, platforms, and operations. SWE employ the use of diagrams, flowcharts, development of complex algorithms and software code in the development process.
 

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Product, business stakeholders and other members of the technical development team to assess business, product, and system needs.
• Determine the feasibility of software operations through problem definition, evaluating analysis, and solution development 
• Work collaboratively and independently to design software solutions
• Write code to develop new feature sets, solve problems, improve functionality of Fanatics products, systems, and platforms.
• Document and share technical knowledge
• Participate in Agile development schedule.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• An in depth understanding of the software engineering discipline
• Advanced mathematical analysis skills
• Ability to create simple to complex algorithms
• Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with peers, managers and both internal and external customers.
• Experience with multiple programming languages, proficiency to expertise in languages needed for each specific product assigned.
• Experience with development on high-performing APIs or e-commerce interfacing system
• Experience with relational databases and ORM technologies.
• Experience with Git or a similar distributed version control system
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Agile development processes
• Experience and/or familiarity with the following are a plus: AWS or GCP, T-SQL, Cassandra, Kubernetes, Docker, Golang

Staff Software Engineer Level

• Leads discovery, design and architect solutions for complex projects, typically within their existing domain.
• Able to write stories independently (to completion).
• Recognized SME, people seek your opinion.
• Typically has some expertise in multiple domains.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve their ecosystem.
• Ability to orchestrate and execute full project lifecycle.
• Cultural and Technical Champion: regularly strive to make Fanatics a better place to work as an Engineer.
• Ability to articulate designs and trade-offs to fellow SWE and stakeholders.
• Ability to interact with senior executives within Technology.
• In depth understanding of production systems.
• Ability to anticipate issues.
• Ability to recover from production failures.
• Ability to triage system wide performance issues.

 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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