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VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to a wide range of B2B2C customer-facing Golf applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and technologies, with a primary focus on building custom WordPress plugins and themes. Beyond WordPress, you’ll also collaborate on applications built with Next.js, .NET 8 for mobile development, and Node.js services using NestJS.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces variety, and is eager to support the team wherever needed. You should be comfortable switching between different languages and frameworks, and passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and themes for Golf applications.
• Contribute to customer-facing applications built with Next.js and React.
• Participate in mobile app development using .NET 8 and related technologies.
• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend or full-stack software development
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns
• Extensive experience with PHP and WordPress development.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with React and Next.js.
• Ability to work across multiple technologies and platforms.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with relational and non-relational databases, RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with AI tools for coding and configuration
• Knowledge of architecture design principles
• Experience with GitHub Actions and AWS
• Experience developing large-scale, consumer-facing web applications
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Mobile development experience (preferably .NET MAUI)
• Knowledge of PCI compliance or other security-critical environments
• Comfortable balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term architecture goals
• A growth mindset—eager to explore new technologies and continuously improve
• A team player who supports and uplifts others

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position may require up to 10% travel for onsite collaboration and meetings at a Versant office location, based on the needs of the business. The final round of the interview process will be conducted in person. #LI-remote

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.