Software Engineer II

The Role

As a Quality Engineer at Fanatics, you'll ensure our apps are the best they can possibly be for our users. We own the Fanatics App, the brand-forward application of Fanatics that encompasses elements of all of our different brands and businesses. The Fanatics App brings together Free to Play sports games, live events, ecommerce, and new product experiences to deliver a new Sports platform. Fundamentally, we are one team in everything we do from the user experience to coding and architecture. In order to deliver on our Customer Promise, we use best in class technologies; thus allowing platforms to be as up to date as possible so that we can rapidly deliver and innovate in this exciting new market.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated suites for UI, API, and performance testing using industry-standard frameworks and tools
• Execute manual and automated tests across web, mobile, and API platforms to identify defects and ensure functionality meets requirements
• Create detailed test plans, and test strategies for automated and manual coverage,based on product specifications
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and designers throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure quality is built in from the start
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking systems, providing clear reproduction steps and detailed information
• Participate in product design and tech spec discussions to provide feedback on testability and quality concerns
• Perform regression testing to validate bug fixes and ensure existing functionality remains intact
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of QA processes, standards, and best practices
• Monitor and analyze test results, metrics, and quality trends to identify areas for improvement

What We're Looking For:

• 1-2 years of experience in software quality assurance or testing roles
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Knowledge of Agile software delivery methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Experience in the sports industry, gaming and content delivery
• Highly effective with performance and load testing tools (k6)
• Experience testing mobile applications (iOS/Android)
• Familiarity with accessibility testing standards (WCAG)

The salary range for this position is $116,600 to $145,800, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

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.