Front End Developer
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Job Description
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!
















