PHP Software Developer

Fanatics SPV, LLC • Miramar, Florida, United States • $53.72k - $96.23k / year • 3m ago

About Us:
We are a startup building products to transform the trading card industry. We aren’t a startup in the traditional sense, though. While we are a small team building new products from the ground up, we also have the backing of Fanatics – the world’s largest sports merchandiser with over 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans. We have exclusive licensing deals with the MLB, NFL, and NBA and the products we build will be used by millions of trading cards fans from day one. We are out to reinvent the trading card industry, which is a bold and ambitious mission.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and implement new features.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices.

Requirements:

3+ years of professional experience in PHP development.
Strong proficiency in PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter).
Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.

Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.

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.