Front End Developer

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Entry-level engineer building Varsity Brands’ unified sports and spirit platform. Developing APIs, backend services, and scalable cloud-based software.

Responsibilities:

  • Write, test, and debug code for applications, backend services, and APIs
  • Contribute to development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
  • Troubleshoot and resolve development and lower-environment issues
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software
  • Follow established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards
  • Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing
  • Build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles
  • Develop working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns
  • Contribute to platform features and backend services supporting business and customer experiences
  • Support scalable, cloud-based engineering environments and the transition to a unified platform architecture

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early career roles)
  • Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures
  • Basic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases
  • Familiarity with modern development environments and tools
  • Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (Java preferred)
  • Foundational understanding of RESTful APIs
  • Foundational understanding of SQL and data handling
  • Foundational understanding of version control systems (Git-based tools)
  • Ability to apply logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment within established guidelines
  • Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately when needed
  • Effective communication within team environments
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
  • Ability to adapt to evolving engineering practices and environments

Benefits:

  • 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!