Staff Data Engineer

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Job Description Join our dynamic Digital Marketing Data Engineering team at Fanatics, where you'll play a critical role in shaping the big data ecosystem that powers our eCommerce and Digital Marketing platforms. As a full-time Staff Data Engineer, you’ll design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architectures, ensuring seamless data flow and effective collection across cross-functional teams. You will also leverage your backend engineering skills to support API integrations and real-time data exchanges. What We're Looking For BTech/MTech/BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 9+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong track record in building data pipelines and big data solutions. At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering roles. Proficiency in Big Data technologies such as: Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Amazon Redshift, Athena, EMR Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka AWS services (S3, Lambda) Expertise in at least one programming language: Scala, Java, or Python. Strong background in designing and building data models, integrating data from multiple sources, and developing robust ETL/ELT pipelines. Expert-level SQL programming skills. Proven data analysis and data modeling expertise, with the ability to create data-driven insights and effective visualizations. Familiarity with data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks. Energetic, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions. Bonus Points Experience in the e-commerce or retail domain. Knowledge of StarRocks or similar OLAP engines. Experience with Web Services, API integrations, third-party data exchanges, and streaming platforms. A passion for building scalable, high-quality analytics platforms and data products. About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes 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, 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. 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. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanaccs.com. 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 Association (UEFA). Show more Show less