Fanatics, Inc.

Senior Staff Software Engineer – Java, Kotlin, Kafka

Fanatics, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudDistributed SystemsGRPCJavaKafkaKotlinKubernetesPostgresRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

  • 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

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
KotlinJavaSpring BootPostgresKafkaRedisRESTgRPCProtobufunit testing
Soft skills
mentoringcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingleadershipdesign standardsbest practicestransparencymutual respectconsideration
Certifications
B.S. in Computer ScienceM.S. in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Science