Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Staff Platform Engineer - Platform Engineering

Platform EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering.
Proficiency with Python and Java; familiarity with Kotlin or Go is a plus.
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Proven CI/CD and GitOps experience.
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform.
Strong AWS and cloud-native experience.
Experience operating distributed, high-availability systems.
Ability to influence without authority and communicate effectively across regions.
Experience with internal developer platforms or portals is desirable.
FinOps or cloud cost management experience is desirable.
Experience in regulated or high-availability environments is desirable.
Backend development experience is desirable.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

Drive technical design and delivery of core platform capabilities spanning cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, observability, CI/CD systems, and developer tooling.
Architect, build, and operate cloud-native platforms on AWS, focusing on reliability, security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Lead the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based workflows.
Build and maintain internal platform services and tooling that improve developer experience and delivery velocity.
Drive Infrastructure as Code and automation practices across teams.
Partner with application teams to unblock delivery and align platform capabilities with developer needs.
Participate in and/or lead complex cross-team initiatives and provide technical clarity in ambiguous problem spaces.
Improve operational excellence through observability, automation, and incident response.
Mentor engineers and participate in on-call rotations.
Coordinate with teams across the UK, Ireland, and the United States; periodic travel to the United States and occasional travel within the UK and Ireland may be required.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Kotlin or Go.
Experience with internal developer platforms or portals.
FinOps or cloud cost management experience.
Experience in regulated or high-availability environments.
Backend development experience.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Staff Platform Engineer – Platform Engineering (UK & Ireland) Overview

Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team based in the UK or Ireland. This position plays a critical role within the EMEA Platform Engineering organization, partnering closely with teams across the UK, Ireland, and United States to build and operate the platforms that power Fanatics Betting & Gaming’s global software ecosystem.

As a Staff Engineer, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, leading complex technical initiatives across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD systems, and internal developer tooling. You will influence platform architecture, define standards and best practices, and act as a force multiplier for engineering teams by improving reliability, scalability, and developer productivity.

What You’ll Do

Help drive technical design and delivery of core platform capabilities spanning cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, Observability, CI/CD systems, and developer tooling
Architect, build, and operate cloud-native platforms on AWS with a focus on reliability, security, scalability, and cost efficiency
Lead the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based workflows.
Build and maintain internal platform services and tooling that improve developer experience and delivery velocity
Continue to drive Infrastructure as Code and automation practices across teams
Partner with application teams to unblock delivery and align platform capabilities with developer needs
Participate in and/or lead complex, cross-team initiatives and provide technical clarity in ambiguous problem spaces
Improve operational excellence through observability, automation, and incident response.
Mentor engineers and participate in on-call rotations

What You Bring

8+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering
Proficiency with Python and Java. Familiarity with Kotlin, Go a plus
Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
Proven CI/CD and GitOps experience
Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform)
Strong AWS and cloud-native experience
Experience operating distributed, high-availability systems
Ability to influence without authority and communicate effectively across regions

Nice to Have

Experience with internal developer platforms or portals
FinOps or cloud cost management experience
Regulated or high-availability environment experience
Backend development experience
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools

Why Platform Engineering at FBG

Platform Engineering at FBG operates with a product-first mindset. Our mission is to empower developers with reliable, scalable, and intuitive platforms that accelerate innovation and delivery.

Working Across Regions

This role operates in a globally distributed environment, working closely with teams across the UK, Ireland, and the United States. Strong communication, time zone coordination, and shared ownership are essential for success.

Travel Expectations

Periodic travel to the United States is expected for offsites, planning sessions, and collaboration. Occasional travel within the UK and Ireland may also be required.

Requirements at a Glance

Experience Level: Senior, Expert

Benefits

Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.
Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.
Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.
Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.
Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.
Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.
Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.
Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.
Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.
Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.
Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.
Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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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