At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting platform projects and enhance developer experiences with cutting-edge tools.
- Company: Join Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a leader in the tech-driven gaming industry.
- 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 developer productivity and cloud efficiency in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years in platform engineering, strong skills in Python, Java, and Kubernetes.
The predicted salary is between 96000 - 120000 £ per year.
Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. This role will sit in either our Runtime/Compute or the Developer Experience/CICD squad. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will work across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD systems, and internal developer tooling. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Security, Infrastructure IT, and other platform teams to build, enhance, and support our developer platform. You will help 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
- Own and deliver medium-to-large platform projects from implementation through production
- Build and maintain internal platform services and tooling that improve developer experience and delivery velocity
- Partner with application teams to unblock delivery and align platform capabilities with developer needs
- Drive cloud cost efficiency and optimization across our cloud and infrastructure
- Improve operational excellence through observability, automation, and incident response
- Help evolve CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based workflows
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Participate in on-call rotations and incident response
What You Bring
- 5–7 years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering
- Proficiency with Python and Java. Familiarity with Kotlin, Go a plus
- Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
- Proven CI/CD and GitOps experience
- Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform)
- Strong AWS and cloud-native experience
- Experience operating distributed, high‑availability systems
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to deliver defined projects independently
- Clear communication and strong collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with internal developer platforms or tooling
- Exposure to regulated or high‑availability environments
- Backend development experience (Java, Python, Go, or similar)
- Familiarity with observability and reliability engineering practices
Salary Range £96,000 – £120,000 (London). Salary is determined by location and may vary based on geography.
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 off‑sites, planning sessions, and collaboration. Occasional travel within the UK and Ireland may also be required.
Not sure if you check every box? We believe great engineers come from all kinds of backgrounds. We value impact, technical leadership, and a growth mindset just as much as specific tool experience. Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship and you must be living in the UK or Ireland to apply.
Senior Platform Engineer - Core - Platform (UK) in Leeds employer: Fanatics
At Fanatics Betting & Gaming, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will not only have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment but also benefit from continuous learning and mentorship opportunities. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, our London-based team is dedicated to driving impactful projects while ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offering competitive salaries.
