Overview At Fanatics Betting &amp; Gaming (FBG), a core division of Fanatics’ mission to build the ultimate end-to-end digital sports platform, we’re creating a world where every fan’s passion is met with cutting-edge experiences. As Engineering Manager within the iCasino team, you’ll lead a high-impact group of Software Engineers driving the technologies that power our gaming systems. This role goes beyond managing software development, it’s about setting direction, owning execution, and delivering scalable tech that shapes the future of FBG and the wider Fanatics ecosystem. You’ll provide technical mentorship, guide architectural decisions, and analyse complex challenges to ensure robust solutions. Working closely with Product and engineering peers, you’ll influence best practices, lead critical initiatives, and help deliver a seamless casino experience to our fans. Responsibilities <ul> <li>Lead your team in applying new technologies and practices, fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation.</li> <li>Partner with Product Management and other leaders to deliver user-first solutions aligned with FBG’s strategic goals.</li> <li>Use data and metrics to guide decisions, drive measurable impact, and ensure continuous improvement.</li> <li>Mentor and grow your team, supporting career development and shaping future leaders. Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, reliable systems while managing technical debt and performance improvements. Build strong cross-functional partnerships to influence product strategy and technical direction. Communicate complex technical ideas and updates clearly to engineers, executives, and non-technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Stay current on industry trends, bringing forward new ideas to elevate team performance.</li> <li>Be open to occasional travel for offsite, events, or collaboration sessions (with flexibility for personal needs).  </li> </ul> Required Qualifications <ul> <li>2+ years in engineering leadership, with proven ability to mentor and inspire technical excellence.</li> <li>7+ years in software development, ideally with Java and AWS or similar cloud technologies.</li> <li>3+ years designing cloud-native systems (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</li> <li>Strong background in Agile delivery, with experience driving process improvements across teams.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.</li> <li>Team-first mindset, results-oriented, and adaptable to high-growth, fast-changing environments.</li> <li>Track record of delivering complex, scalable solutions with a focus on customer experience.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul> <li>Experience in the sports, gaming, or content delivery industries.</li> <li>Proficiency with Kotlin, Java, and/or Go. Expertise in event-driven architectures and messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Amazon SQS).</li> <li>Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform.</li> <li>Comfort working across diverse codebases (legacy and greenfield) in multiple languages and environments.</li> </ul> Location We welcome fully remote candidates based in the United Kingdom, though encourage those who can join us on campus two days per week.

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