JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
WORK TYPE: Remote
LOCATION DETAILS: Remote, but Indianapolis, IN, Kansas City Area, Memphis, TN, and Dallas, TX preferred
WORK HOURS: Full time, Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to join our team. This role requires a proactive individual capable of working independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality solutions for complex business needs. This is a critical role on our overall Yearbook Technology team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Work with AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and SNS/SQS
Implement containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS ECS/EKS
Design and optimize database schemas and query performance
Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Implement robust error handling, monitoring, and logging systems
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes
Continuously improve our development processes and infrastructure
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Minimum of 8-10 years of professional software development experience using Java
Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles
Extensive experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
Experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
Strong understanding of database design and SQL/NoSQL technologies
Familiarity with serverless architectures
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Contribution to open-source projects (preferred)
Experience with performance tuning and optimization (preferred)
Experience with front-end development technologies, including Angular (preferred)
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment. It is largely a sedentary role, with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods during meetings and while operating office equipment, PCs, laptops, and telephones will be required.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
- 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
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Top Skills
What We Do
Varsity Brands elevates the student experience- in Sport, Spirit, and Achievement.
We are BSN SPORTS, the recognized leader in athletic gear; Varsity Spirit, the driving force in spirit; and Herff Jones, the most trusted name in celebrating student milestones. We partner with educators, coaches, and students to build school pride, student engagement, and community spirit.
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand; Varsity Spirit; and Herff Jones, A Varsity Achievement Brand. Together, these assets promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps and sales.
