Senior Software Engineer - Platforms

Versant•New York, NY

About The Position

VERSANT is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join its growing engineering team and help design and build scalable, secure, user-centric applications for its next-generation platforms. The role suits someone comfortable in startup-like environments who embraces SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms and is passionate about delivering value quickly. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams from ideation through launch, developing full-stack solutions that address business needs. They will build scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and modern front-end applications, while ensuring that security, performance, and maintainability are central to their work. The role also includes contributing to team quality through code reviews, pair programming, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior engineers, as well as aligning technical direction and business priorities with product and architecture teams.

Requirements

At least 6 years of professional software development experience.
Proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
Backend development experience in languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, or Go.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GenAI tools, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code tools.
Exposure to serverless technologies and event-driven architecture.
Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with enterprise platforms.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code.
Background in media, entertainment, or digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams from ideation to launch to deliver full-stack solutions that solve business problems.
Design and build scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and modern front-end applications.
Use SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms where appropriate to accelerate delivery.
Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous learning and improvement.
Ensure security, performance, and maintainability are core to solutions.
Work with product and architecture teams to align technical direction with business priorities.