Software Engineer I

Work Type

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Skills: 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, 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
• 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)