Software Engineer, Video Platforms

Versant • New York, NY

7h • $105,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and user-centric applications that power Versant’s next-generation platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in startup-like environments, is eager to learn, and is passionate about using SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to deliver value quickly.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of backend development in languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Skilled in in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Develop scalable and high performing microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar).
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues in distributed environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to GenAI tools, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code tools.
• Familiarity with serverless technologies and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Working knowledge of monitoring stacks like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with enterprise platforms.
• Awareness of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code.
• Background in media, entertainment business domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack solutions that solve real business problems.
• Implement 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 team knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Write secure, performant, and maintainable code.
• Work closely with product and architecture teams to ensure alignment in technical direction and business priorities.

Benefits

• Be part of a founding team shaping the future of a new tech company.
• Work on high-impact projects with direct visibility to senior leadership.
• Grow your skills through mentorship, collaboration, and challenging technical work.
• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, speed, and purpose-driven engineering.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed