At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge cloud platforms and improve developer experience.
- Company: Join Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a leader in innovative tech solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate globally with teams across the UK, Ireland, and the US.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global software ecosystems while working with top-tier technologies.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in platform engineering, strong skills in Python, Java, and Kubernetes.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- 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 Git Ops-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, Dev Ops, or software engineering
- Proficiency with Python and Java. Familiarity with Kotlin, Go a plus
- Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
- Proven CI/CD and Git Ops 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
- Fin Ops or cloud cost management experience
- Regulated or high-availability environment experience
- Backend development experience
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools
- 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.
Travel Expectations
Periodic travel to the United States is expected for offsites, planning sessions, and collaboration. Occasional travel within the UK and Ireland may also be required.
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Staff Platform Engineer - Core-Platform in London employer: Fanatics Betting & Gaming
At Fanatics Betting & Gaming, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in the UK, we offer competitive benefits, a collaborative environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth, particularly in the exciting field of AI-driven technology. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.
