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# Software Engineer I (SE I)

- **Company:** Varsity Brands
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Computing Platforms, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/front-end-developer-509980305

## About the Role

Technical Knowledge

 * Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures
 * Basic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases
 * Familiarity with modern development environments and tools

Technical Skills

 * Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (Java preferred)
 * Foundational understanding of:
 + RESTful APIs
 + SQL and data handling
 + Version control systems (Git-based tools)

Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities

 * Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems
 * Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines
 * Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed

Collaboration & Communication

 * Communicates effectively within team environments
 * Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes
 * Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output

Learning Agility

 * Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
 * Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
 * 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early career roles)

## Description

Varsity Brands is building a modern, unified digital platform that powers the full experience of sport and spirit, from product configuration and ordering to delivery and customer engagement. This platform replaces fragmented systems with scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities, enabling faster innovation and improved user experiences.

The Software Engineer I (SE I) role is an entry-level engineering position responsible for contributing to the development of this platform. This role applies foundational software engineering knowledge and exercises independent judgment in executing assigned work, including selecting appropriate approaches within established guidelines to build, test, and maintain software components.

This is a high-growth role designed to develop the next generation of engineers who will contribute to Varsity Brands' platform transformation.

Impact of the Role

 * Contributes to delivery of platform features and backend services that power critical business and customer experiences
 * Builds foundational capability to support scalable, cloud-based engineering environments
 * Establishes a pipeline of engineering talent aligned to Varsity Brands' long-term platform strategy
 * Supports the transition from fragmented tools to a unified platform architecture, * Write, test, and debug code for applications, backend services, and APIs
 * Contribute to development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards
 * Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
 * Troubleshoot and resolve development and lower-environment issues, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions
 * Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software
 * Follow established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards
 * Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to support team effectiveness
 * Continuously build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles
 * Develop working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns to support future growth into independent ownership

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be measured through:

 * Quality and reliability of code delivered (defect rates, rework)
 * Timely completion of assigned work and deliverables
 * Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with increasing independence
 * Adoption and consistent use of engineering standards and development practices
 * Demonstrated growth in technical capability and system understanding