We are looking for a Software Engineer to 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.
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 in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
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 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 [email protected].
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.
VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.