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Fanatics, Inc.

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Senior Staff Software Engineer – Java, Kotlin, Kafka

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerOtherRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2011H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

148 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior Staff Software Engineer – Java, Kotlin, Kafka

Fanatics, Inc.

• Foster a culture and mindset of well-designed systems, test-driven software, and transparent communication with a high caliber of mutual respect and consideration for stakeholders • Design and scale distributed systems using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. • Build and optimize data-intensive applications with Postgres, Kafka, and Redis/Redis PubSub. • Drive system reliability, scalability, and performance across services and infrastructure. • Partner with product and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business goals. • Mentor engineers and set standards for coding, design, and best practices. • Actively participate in code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and adhere to best software development practices

Job Requirements

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, with expertise in distributed systems.
  • Strong skills in Java (or Kotlin), Spring Boot, and modern API design (REST, gRPC, and Protobuf).
  • Deep experience with Kafka and Redis.
  • Hands-on with Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to influence architecture, guide teams, and deliver at scale.
  • Solid understanding of the software development process, including unit testing and release management.
  • B.S, M.S. or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

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