Software Engineer III (ERP Developer – Informix & COBOL)

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the ERP Developer will play a critical role in maintaining, modernizing, and integrating mission-critical ERP and manufacturing systems for the Fanatics Brands team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Fanatics Brands is seeking experienced developers to join our team in Hyderabad, focused on sustaining and evolving ERP systems built on Informix 4GL and COBOL that power Order Management, Inventory Control, and Fulfillment operations. This role sits at the intersection of legacy system stewardship and modernization, connecting established platforms with solutions like Manhattan Active to drive operational continuity and transformation. The ERP Developer delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

• Partner closely with business analysts, cross-functional stakeholders, and platform teams to translate complex ERP requirements into reliable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with integration and modernization workstreams to align legacy system capabilities with broader platform roadmaps, including Manhattan Active and other modern solutions.
• Contribute domain expertise in ERP workflows to cross-functional initiatives spanning Order Management, Inventory, and Fulfillment.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Ensure the stability and performance of ERP systems that underpin order fulfillment and inventory accuracy, directly impacting the customer experience for fans worldwide.
• Support ERP workflows that enable timely, accurate delivery of sports merchandise by resolving incidents and break-fix issues with urgency and precision.
• Build APIs and wrapper services that improve system interoperability, reducing friction in the fulfillment journey from order placement to delivery.
• Document legacy business logic to preserve institutional knowledge and protect continuity of fan-facing operations during modernization efforts.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Identify opportunities to refactor legacy Informix 4GL and COBOL code for improved maintainability, performance, and long-term scalability.
• Assist in migration planning and the integration of legacy ERP systems with modern platforms, contributing to the broader modernization roadmap.
• Apply CI/CD practices to legacy system environments, introducing engineering discipline and repeatability to historically manual processes.
• Explore and evaluate emerging integration patterns, low-code platforms such as Genero, and batch-workflow improvements that can accelerate modernization goals.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Take end-to-end ownership of ERP module development and enhancement, from requirements intake through deployment and post-release support.
• Manage Informix database schemas and stored procedures, optimizing SQL queries to maintain system health and performance under production conditions.
• Provide reliable incident resolution and operational support across the full ERP stack, ensuring minimal disruption to Order Management, Inventory, and Fulfillment functions.
• Maintain thorough documentation of technical solutions, integration designs, and legacy business logic to support team knowledge-sharing and audit readiness.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Informix 4GL and Informix SQL, with 3+ years of ERP development experience using these technologies.
• Experience with COBOL for ERP development, with 2+ years of hands-on COBOL work in a production environment.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments, with AIX experience preferred.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting ERP domains including Order Management, Inventory Control, and Fulfillment.
• Working understanding of APIs, integration patterns, and batch-driven workflows, with the ability to build wrapper services that connect legacy and modern systems.
• Prior exposure to retail or supply chain ERP systems, with the ability to apply domain knowledge to complex technical problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across cross-functional teams.

WORK LOCATION

On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Hyderabad,India

Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Company's office located in Hyderabad, India, subject to the Company's current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence IN-OFFICE SCHEDULE - e.g. "Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday" or "3 days per week

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

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.

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.fanatics.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, 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 Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:

· Build Championship Teams

· Obsessed with Fans

· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit

· Determined and Relentless Mindset

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