Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and user-centric applications that power Versant’s next-generation platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in startup-like environments, is eager to learn, and is passionate about using SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to deliver value quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack solutions that solve real business problems.

• Implement scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and modern front-end applications.

• Use SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms where appropriate to accelerate delivery.

• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and team knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Write secure, performant, and maintainable code.

• Work closely with product and architecture teams to ensure alignment in technical direction and business priorities.

• 3-5 years of professional software development experience.

• Strong knowledge of backend development in languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, or Go.

• Skilled in in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.

• Develop scalable and high performing microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar).

• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues in distributed environments.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to GenAI tools, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code tools.

• Familiarity with serverless technologies and event-driven architecture.

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Working knowledge of monitoring stacks like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK.

• Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with enterprise platforms.

• Awareness of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code.

• Background in media, entertainment business domain is a plus.

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.