Software Engineer I

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been - and remain - steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants' physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: ON-SITE

LOCATION: Memphis, TN

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Varsity Spirit supports a portfolio of modern applications and digital services that power key parts of the spirit experience, from product configuration and ordering to delivery and customer engagement. These applications work together through scalable, API-driven integrations and shared capabilities, enabling faster innovation, improved user experiences, and more efficient business operations.

The Software Engineer I role is an entry-level engineering position responsible for contributing to the development of these 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Contributes to delivery of platform features and backend 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

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, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions

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 to support team effectiveness

Continuously build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles

Develop 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:

Technical Knowledge 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

Technical Skills Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (.Net preferred)

Foundational understanding of:

RESTful APIs

SQL and data handling

Version control systems (Git-based tools)

Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems

Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines

Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed

Collaboration & Communication Communicates effectively within team environments

Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes

Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output

Learning Agility Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools

Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments

Education/Experience: 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)

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

The 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. The company does not sponsor H-1B visas and will not provide sponsorship now or at any time in the future for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At 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.

OUR VALUES

Service - 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 BENEFITS

We 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 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!

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.