Delivers scalable services and features that power Varsity Brands’ digital platform
Improves engineering velocity and system reliability through high-quality development practices
Contributes to platform consistency, reuse, and performance across engineering teams
Supports the transition to scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities
Drives adoption of shared platform capabilities through consistent, reusable service development
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs aligned to platform architecture
Own end-to-end delivery of features, from design through deployment and support
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions
Apply testing, performance optimization, and secure coding practices
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and system reliability improvements
Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver solutions
Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution approaches
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers (including SE I)
Design components and services within established architecture, making independent technical decisions within defined patterns
Key Performance Indicators
Success in this role will be measured through
Ownership and delivery of features and services
Code quality, scalability, and performance of delivered solutions
Reduction in defects and production incidents
Contribution to team productivity and engineering practices
Effectiveness in cross-functional collaboration and delivery
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of backend systems and service-based architecture
Working knowledge of cloud environments and distributed systems
Understanding of system design principles and data modeling
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Java and backend development frameworks
Ability to
Design and build RESTful APIs
Optimize system performance and scalability
Implement testing strategies and debugging techniques
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and production systems
Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities
Solves moderately complex technical problems independently
Navigates ambiguity within defined domains
Diagnoses root causes and implements effective solutions
Collaboration & Influence
Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA)
Contributes to team-level improvements and engineering practices
Provides guidance and support to junior engineers
Execution & Ownership
Demonstrates accountability for end-to-end delivery outcomes
Balances speed, quality, and reliability in execution
Education, Certification and Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 to 5 years of professional software engineering experience
Physical Demands and/or Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
