Senior Platform Engineer - Core - Platform

Fanatics Sportsbook

Dublin, Ireland
On-site
5-7 years platform or devops experience
Proficiency in python and java
Deep kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
Fanatics Sportsbook is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team, focusing on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and developer tooling. This role requires strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset to enhance developer productivity and operational excellence

Job Summary

  • Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform serving over 100 million fans across commerce, collectibles, and betting.
  • The Senior Platform Engineer will own medium-to-large platform projects from implementation through production while driving cloud cost efficiency.
  • This role operates in a globally distributed environment requiring strong communication and time zone coordination across the UK, Ireland, and the US.

Matching Summary

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Fanatics Sportsbook is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team, focusing on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and developer tooling. This role requires strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset to enhance developer productivity and operational excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years platform or DevOps experience
  • Proficiency in Python and Java
  • Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
  • Proven CI/CD and GitOps experience
  • Infrastructure as Code expertise with Terraform
  • Strong AWS and cloud-native experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with internal developer platforms
  • Exposure to regulated or high-availability environments
  • Backend development experience in Go or Kotlin
  • Familiarity with observability practices
  • Mentoring junior engineers

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Strong ownership mindset
  • Clear communication skills

Work Rights

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