Software Engineer I

Varsity Spirit • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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)
• Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines
• Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed
• Communicates effectively within team environments
• Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes
• Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output
• Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
• Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments
• 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)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level