Software Engineer II, Loyalty - Core

About Us 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. Overview At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), we're building the next generation of products to relentlessly enhance the online sports betting experience. The Loyalty Engineering team is seeking a self-motivated, high-performing engineer to help accelerate our bold vision. As a Software Engineer II on the Loyalty Engineering team, you'll work with a skilled group of backend engineers to design, build, test, and maintain modern scalable services and APIs that power in-app Loyalty experiences during the biggest moments on the global sports calendar. Success in this role starts with a collaborative and inclusive team culture, which we deeply value. This is a great opportunity for software engineers with minimum 3 years of professional industry experience in fast-paced or high-growth environments where priorities shift with the season and engineers are trusted to make decisions quickly and own the outcome. Responsibilities • Contribute to the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of backend services and APIs • Participate in the on-call rotation and help investigate and resolve production issues • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver backend features and enhancements • Engage in code reviews and team discussions to promote high-quality, maintainable systems • Take part in sprint planning, architectural reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives • Develop familiarity with our systems, platform architecture, and customer use cases • Stay up to date with backend technologies, tools, and engineering best practices • Be open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building Required Qualifications • Proficiency in building backend systems using Java (Spring Framework or similar) • Advanced understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and object-oriented programming principles • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, the confidence to dig into unfamiliar systems on your own, and the judgment to know when to ask for help. • Experience working in production environments and resolving real-time issues • Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases and foundational data modeling concepts • Strong communicator and collaborative teammate who supports others, stays coachable, and is always looking to grow. • Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate your development workflow Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and modern DevOps practices • Interest in scaling systems, distributed architectures, and performance optimization • Desire to grow through mentorship, peer collaboration, and hands-on experience • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup-like environments where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly. • Experience with Datadog or other observability tools Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific