Software Engineer II

Software Engineer IIJoin the best team in sport and spiritAt Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in sport and spirit.Location: Varsity Brands - 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TXWork Type: Hybrid - 4 days onsite / 1 day remoteHow You Will Make An Impact:Varsity Brands is building a modern, unified digital platform that powers the full experience of sport and spirit, enabling seamless workflows across product configuration, ordering, fulfillment, and customer engagement. This platform is built on scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities that support reusable solutions across the enterprise.The Software Engineer II (SE II) role is a fully productive, professional engineer responsible for designing, building, and delivering software solutions with independent ownership and execution accountability. This role contributes directly to platform development by building backend services, APIs, and system components that support scalable, high-performing digital experiences.Impact of the RoleDelivers scalable services and features that power Varsity Brands' digital platformImproves engineering velocity and system reliability through high-quality development practicesContributes to platform consistency, reuse, and performance across engineering teamsSupports the transition to scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilitiesDrives adoption of shared platform capabilities through consistent, reusable service developmentWhat You Will Do:Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs aligned to platform architectureOwn end-to-end delivery of features, from design through deployment and supportTroubleshoot and resolve production issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutionsApply testing, performance optimization, and secure coding practicesContribute to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and system reliability improvementsCollaborate with Product, Design, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver solutionsParticipate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution approachesProvide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers (including SE I)Design components and services within established architecture, making independent technical decisions within defined patternsKey Performance IndicatorsOwnership and delivery of features and servicesCode quality, scalability, and performance of delivered solutionsReduction in defects and production incidentsContribution to team productivity and engineering practicesEffectiveness in cross-functional collaboration and deliveryKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:Technical KnowledgeStrong understanding of backend systems and service-based architectureWorking knowledge of cloud environments and distributed systemsUnderstanding of system design principles and data modelingTechnical SkillsProficiency in Java and backend development frameworksAbility to:Design and build RESTful APIsOptimize system performance and scalabilityImplement testing strategies and debugging techniquesExperience working with CI/CD pipelines and production systemsCognitive & Problem-Solving AbilitiesSolves moderately complex technical problems independentlyNavigates ambiguity within defined domainsDiagnoses root causes and implements effective solutionsCollaboration & InfluenceCollaborates effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA)Contributes to team-level improvements and engineering practicesProvides guidance and support to junior engineersExecution & OwnershipDemonstrates accountability for end-to-end delivery outcomesBalances speed, quality, and reliability in executionEducation, Certification and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience2 to 5 years of professional software engineering experiencePhysical Demands and/or Work EnvironmentThe 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.Our ValuesService - 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 BenefitsWe 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 BenefitsHSA Employer Contribution/ FSA OpportunitiesWellbeing Program401(k) plan with company matchingCompany paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term DisabilityGenerous My Time Off & Paid HolidaysVarsity Brands Ownership ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsAccess to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit UnionSt. Jude Partnership & Volunteer OpportunitiesEmployee 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.