Software Engineer I

Role Description

The Software Engineer I role is an entry-level engineering position responsible for contributing to the development of various platforms. This high-growth role applies foundational software engineering knowledge and exercises independent judgment in executing assigned work, including selecting appropriate approaches within established guidelines to build, test, and maintain software components.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Contributes to delivery of platform features and front-end services that power critical business and customer experiences
• Builds foundational capability to support scalable, cloud-based engineering environments
• Establishes a pipeline of engineering talent aligned to Varsity Spirits’ long-term platform strategy
• Writes, tests, and debugs code for applications, backend services, and APIs
• Contributes to development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards
• Participates in code reviews and incorporates feedback to improve code quality
• Troubleshoots and resolves development and lower-environment issues, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions
• Collaborates with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software
• Follows established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards
• Contributes to documentation and knowledge sharing to support team effectiveness
• Continuously builds understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles
• Develops working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns to support future growth into independent ownership

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and reliability of code delivered (defect rates, rework)
• Timely completion of assigned work and deliverables
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with increasing independence
• Adoption and consistent use of engineering standards and development practices
• Demonstrated growth in technical capability and system understanding

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of front-end development using React and Typescript
• Proficiency in JavaScript
• Understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility
• Basic knowledge of Git and version control
• Understanding of software development principles, debugging, and testing
• 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

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)

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!