Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer III to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our React-based web applications. You will play a key role in building and improving our user interfaces, working closely with designers and backend engineers to deliver high-quality, performant, and scalable solutions. This position requires a strong understanding of React, best practices in frontend development, and a commitment to producing clean, well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Frontend Development: Develop and maintain React-based web applications usingour established design system. Implement new features and enhancements based on designs and requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Implement e ffi cient and scalable solutions, prioritizing performance and site speed. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• API Integration: Integrate with REST APIs using AJAX and other relevant technologies. Handle asynchronous operations and manage data e ffi ciently.
• Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that adheres to our coding standards and best practices. Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Collaboration: Collaborate e ff ectively with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to understand requirements, provide technical input, and ensure a seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• Design System Contribution: Contribute to the continuous improvement of our design system by identifying areas for improvement, proposing solutions, and implementing enhancements.
• Testing & Automation: Implement automated testing strategies using frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library to ensure code quality and prevent regressions.
• Deployment & Infrastructure: Utilize and manage deployments on AWS (or similar cloud infrastructure). Understand CI/CD pipelines and contribute to their improvement.
• Knowledge Sharing: Actively participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team. Mentor junior engineers and share expertise.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in frontend development with React.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries is highly beneficial (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and AJAX.
• Proven experience working with design systems. Understanding of design system principles and best practices is essential.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Proficiency in version control (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.