Staff Data Engineer - Join Our Dynamic CRM Data Engineering Team

Fanatics is seeking a full-time Staff Data Engineer to join our dynamic CRM Data Engineering team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on big data ecosystems that support the eCommerce and CRM domains for Fanatics. Your primary focus will be on developing, expanding, and optimizing our data pipelines and architecture to ensure efficient data flow and effective data collection across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in software engineering, with hands-on experience in building data pipelines and big data technologies.
• Proficiency with Big Data technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Amazon Redshift, Athena, EMR, and other AWS services (S3, Lambda, EMR).
• Expertise in at least one programming language: Python, Java, or Scala.
• Extensive experience in designing and building data models, integrating data from various sources, building ETL/ELT and data-flow pipelines, and supporting all parts of the data platform.
• Expert-level SQL programming knowledge and experience.
• Strong data analysis skills, capable of making data-driven arguments and effective visualizations.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented.

Bonus Points

Additional qualities that are desirable include:

• Experience in the e-commerce/retail domain.
• Knowledge of StarRocks.
• Knowledge in Web Services, API integration, data exchanges with third parties, and streaming platforms.
• A passion for producing high-quality analytics deliverables.

About Fanatics

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of sports fans worldwide and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming. Our platform allows sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Fanatics offers licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. Through our platform, fans can collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets, and place bets as we build our Sportsbook and iGaming platform.

We have an established database of over 100 million global sports fans and a partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences. Additionally, we have over 2,000 retail locations, including our Lids retail business stores. With more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we are committed to driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. We operate a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as our flagship site, .

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

Fanatics is dedicated to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.