Staff Platform Engineer, Core - FBG
About UsFanatics 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.About The TeamFanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. This position plays a critical role within the 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 DoHelp drive technical design and delivery of core platform capabilities spanning cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, Observability, CI/CD systems, and developer toolingArchitect, build, and operate cloud-native platforms on AWS with a focus on reliability, security, scalability, and cost efficiencyLead the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based workflows.Build and maintain internal platform services and tooling that improve developer experience and delivery velocityContinue to drive Infrastructure as Code and automation practices across teamsPartner with application teams to unblock delivery and align platform capabilities with developer needsParticipate in and/or lead complex, cross-team initiatives and provide technical clarity in ambiguous problem spacesImprove operational excellence through observability, automation, and incident response.Mentor engineers and participate in on-call rotationsWhat You Bring8+ years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineeringProficiency with Python and Java. Familiarity with Kotlin, Go a plusDeep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledgeProven CI/CD and GitOps experienceInfrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform)Strong AWS and cloud-native experienceExperience operating distributed, high-availability systemsAbility to influence without authority and communicate effectively across regionsNice to HaveExperience with internal developer platforms or portalsFinOps or cloud cost management experienceRegulated or high-availability environment experienceBackend development experienceFamiliarity with AI-assisted development toolsWhy Platform Engineering at FBGPlatform 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 RegionsThis 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 ExpectationsPeriodic travel to the United States is expected for offsites, planning sessions, and collaboration. Occasional travel within the UK and Ireland may also be required.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/Salary Range$152,000 - $190,000 USD