Software Engineer

Versant Media, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Free employee parking

Electric vehicle charging stations

Job summary

Versant Media, LLC in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to join their engineering team. This role involves designing and developing scalable, secure applications that drive Versant's platforms forward. The ideal candidate should have strong backend development skills and experience with microservices architecture.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to provide effective solutions, implementing fault-tolerant microservices, and participating in feedback sessions to foster team knowledge sharing.

The position offers a hybrid work model in New York City or Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with various employee amenities available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of backend development languages.
• Experience with scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Implement scalable microservices and modern applications.
• Participate in code reviews and team sessions.

Skills

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

Microservices architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Troubleshooting in distributed environments

Git and CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Terraform

Datadog

Job description

• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for aSoftware Engineerto 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.

Qualifications

3–5 years of professional software development experience.

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

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.

Additional Information

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 centre 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.

Employment Information

VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, 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 organisation. 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.