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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Software Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in UKNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong experience with backend systems development, including experience with Java (Spring Framework preferred).
  • Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
  • Proven experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, indexing, and caching strategies.
  • Extensive experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience leading and motivating teams to success.
  • Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth setting, balancing multiple priorities.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Fully remote candidates based in the United Kingdom are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor teams to design, develop, test, document, and deploy backend services and APIs.
  • Own the on-call rotation for your teams, troubleshooting and resolving production issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend teams to ensure timely delivery of features and improvements.
  • Champion code quality by conducting and participating in code reviews and ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Drive architecture discussions, sprint planning, and process improvements to enhance team productivity and system reliability.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the platform's systems, architecture, and evolving customer needs.
  • Stay up to date with advancements in backend technologies and industry best practices, continuously improving engineering practices.
  • Be open to occasional travel for team-building, collaboration, and industry events.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience transitioning into senior engineering management from technical leadership roles.
  • Passion for mentoring and developing team members to reach their full potential.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD practices, cloud platforms, or DevOps workflows.
  • Previous experience working in scaling or startup-like environments, ideally in a complex and high-demand industry.

About the Company

Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$5.2B
Headquarters
Huangpu, China
Founded
1995

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