Senior Software Engineer

Versant3; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

VERSANT Media is seeking a senior software engineer to deliver full-stack solutions through cross-functional collaboration. You will design scalable microservices and modern front-end apps, leveraging SaaS and low-code tools to speed delivery.

The role emphasizes security, performance, and maintainability and requires mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, strong JS/TS skills, and backend experience with Java, Node.js, Python, or Go.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience with backend development in languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from ideation to launch, delivering full-stack solutions.
• Design and build scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and modern front-end applications.
• Leverage SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms where appropriate to accelerate delivery.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions to elevate team quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure security, performance, and maintainability are core to all solutions.
• Work closely with product and architecture teams to align on the technical direction and business priorities.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML/CSS

React/Vue/Angular

Backend languages (Java, Node.js, Py

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from ideation to launch, delivering full-stack solutions that solve real business problems.
• Design and build scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and modern front-end applications.
• Leverage SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms where appropriate to accelerate delivery.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions to elevate team quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure security, performance, and maintainability are core to all solutions.
• Work closely with product and architecture teams to align on the technical direction and business priorities.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience with backend development in languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GenAI tools, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code tools.
• Exposure to serverless technologies and event-driven architecture.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code.
• Background in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus.

Location: New York City, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ - (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Employees based in our Englewood Cliffs office have access to a variety of convenient on-site services and amenities, including free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, and dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up.

To support an easier commute, shuttle service is also available to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus, with pickup locations across Manhattan's East Side and West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Secaucus.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail] .

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.