Fanatics Betting & Gaming at a glance
Fanatics Betting & Gaming
About Us
About the Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.
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 organisation, 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
Salary Range
£121,200 – £151,200 (London)
(Salary is determined by location and may vary based on geography)
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.
Not sure if you check every box?
We believe great engineers come from all kinds of backgrounds. We value impact, technical leadership, and a growth mindset just as much as specific tool experience.
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship and you do need to be living in the UK or Ireland to apply.
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 travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.
For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
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Terms used in this posting
- on-call
- You may be required to be reachable and available to work outside normal scheduled hours, typically for a set rotation.
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