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Versant Media · 19 hours ago

Staff Software Eng - Video Platforms

Versant Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, known for its iconic brands. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to leverage technical expertise and a startup mindset to solve business problems and deliver scalable solutions.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and performant systems that modernize legacy platforms
Implement and extend SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver business-aligned solutions
Apply rapid prototyping, iterative development, and pragmatic decision-making to drive outcomes
Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards
Stay current with emerging technologies, especially in Gen AI, cloud-native development, and platform engineering
Mentor the software engineering team to adopt best practices and agile/iterative ways to deliver solutions

Qualification

Cloud-native architectureSaaS platformsLow-code/no-code toolsFull-stack developmentSQL databasesNoSQL databasesDevOps practicesCommunication skillsMentoringCross-functional teamwork

Required

6+ years of professional software development experience
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless, and event-driven design
Familiarity with SaaS platforms, low-code/no-code tools, and Gen AI technologies
Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality software
Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with modern platforms
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Experience with full-stack (backend, frontend, Cloud, Infrastructure) development
Familiarity with distributed messaging (Kafka, Kinesis) and caching (example - Redis, ElastiCache)
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to startup environments or fast-paced product development cycles
Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

Versant Media

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Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
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