Software Engineer

Versant; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days onsite)

Free employee parking

On-site fitness center

Shuttle service to campus

Job summary

Versant is looking for a Software Engineer to design and build scalable, secure applications for its next-generation platforms. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and the development of modern applications using various technologies.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience and a strong background in backend development, modern frontend frameworks, and microservices. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Skilled in modern software development practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Implement scalable, fault‑tolerant applications.
• Write secure and maintainable code.

Skills

Backend development (Java, Node.js, Python, Go)

Modern JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML/CSS

React, Vue, Angular

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Git and CI/CD

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Datadog

Prometheus

ELK

Job description

Overview

Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry‑changing media and entertainment business. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The role focuses on designing and building scalable, secure, user‑centric applications for Versant’s next‑generation platforms.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience developing scalable, 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 or entertainment business domain is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite).
• Free employee parking and complimentary electric vehicle charging stations.
• On‑site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service.
• Shuttle service to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus.

Location

New York City, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ – Hybrid (3 days onsite).

Equal Employment Opportunity

VERSANT Media is committed to providing 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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Please submit your request to [e-mail].