Manager, Software Engineering

Versant Media
Englewood Cliffs, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 200K

Job location

Englewood Cliffs, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Architectural Patterns
Software as a Service
Cloud Engineering
Custom Software
DevOps
Distributed Systems
Python
Modular Design
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
TypeScript
Web Platforms
Solid Principles
No-code Tools
low-code
Front End Software Development
Serverless Computing
Legacy Systems
Go
Programming Languages
Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an Engineering Manager who is passionate about leading teams, delivering impactful solutions, and fostering a collaborative culture. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in startup-like environments, embraces SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms, and enjoys working closely with product and technology partners to drive business outcomes., * Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of engineers delivering scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions. Provide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities for team members.

  • Delivery Excellence: Ensure high-quality execution of engineering projects with a focus on speed, reliability, and customer impact.
  • Platform Adoption: Support the use of SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with product managers, architects, and other technology leaders to align priorities and ensure successful delivery.
  • Technical Oversight: Promote sound engineering practices within the team and support strong design and implementation in collaboration with architects.
  • Agile Delivery: Facilitate sprint ceremonies, ensure backlog health, remove obstacles, and help the team continuously improve.
  • Culture Building: Create a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven team environment.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in engineering management.

  • Proven track record in software development with exposure to modern cloud-native and traditional programming languages (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Go).
  • Experience leading teams in fast-paced, agile environments.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture patterns (modular design, SOLID principles, micro-frontends, Microservices etc.).
  • Understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern development practices.
  • Exposure to GenAI, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code tools.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with modernizing legacy systems and integrating with modern platforms.
  • Exposure to serverless technologies, distributed systems, or DevOps practices.
  • Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus.
  • Understanding of startup or growth-stage environments.

Benefits & conditions

900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Hybrid work $170,000 - $200,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Retirement plan
  • Free parking
  • On-site gym

About the company

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

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