eCommerce Software Engineer - Laravel

Fanatics Italy is hiring a Back-End Software Developer for our Commerce business in Italy. Currently, Fanatics Italy is the official licensee and/or the retail partner of several sports clubs including top Italian football (AC Milan, Inter Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Lazio, Bologna, FIGC) and basketball teams (Olimpia Milano) and organization (NBA); it also manage the football specialized retailer The Pitch – Football Store.
 

Role Purpose:
We are looking for a highly skilled Back-End Developer with experience in using Laravel and LAMP stack to join our Italian development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of scalable, high-performance web applications.
 

They will report to the Senior Software Developer and will contribute to ensure correct functionality of Fanatics Italy ecommerce platform for all partners, The Pitch and third parties, including bug fixing & planning new developments.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
•   Design, develop and implement backend functionality for our web applications using Laravel and LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
•   Collaborate with the frontend development team to integrate the user interface with the backend
•   Optimize application performance to ensure fast response times and scalability
•   Create and maintain accurate technical documentation
•   Actively participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement of our applications
 

Skills Required:
•   Proven experience in web application development using Laravel.
•   Thorough knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Apache and Linux.
•   Expertise in the use of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
•   Ability to write clean, efficient and well-documented code.
•   Experience in E-commerce business/sport context is a plus
•   A football fan with a understanding of the commercial landscape, including knowledge on the sport merchandise market is a plus
•   English and Italian fluency are a must
•   Proactive attitude and work ethics

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact 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.