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.
Onsite: 5 days onsite at Dallas TX Headquarters
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this role now or in the future.
Varsity Brands is building a modern, unified digital platform that powers the full experience of sport and spirit, from product configuration and ordering to delivery and customer engagement. This platform replaces fragmented systems with scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities, enabling faster innovation and improved user experiences.
The Software Engineer I (SE I) role is an entry-level engineering position responsible for contributing to the development of this platform. This 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.
This is a high-growth role designed to develop the next generation of engineers who will contribute to Varsity Brands’ platform transformation.
Impact of the Role
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 Brands’ long-term platform strategy
Supports the transition from fragmented tools to a unified platform architecture
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:
Technical Knowledge
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
Technical Skills
Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (Java preferred)
Foundational understanding of:
RESTful APIs
SQL and data handling
Version control systems (Git-based tools)
Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities
Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems
Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines
Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed
Collaboration & Communication
Communicates effectively within team environments
Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes
Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output
Learning Agility
Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments
Education, Certification and Experience Required:
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)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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
- Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
- 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.
Skills Required
- 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)
- Currently authorized to work in the U.S.; role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
- Onsite 5 days per week at Dallas, TX headquarters
- Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language
- Java (preferred)
- Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures
- Basic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases
- Foundational understanding of RESTful APIs, SQL and data handling, and version control systems (Git-based tools)
- Familiarity with modern development environments and tools
- Effective communication and collaboration within team environments
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving engineering practices
Varsity Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Varsity Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Varsity Brands.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee co-ownership is positioned as a broad-based ownership program available to all employees, offered in addition to regular pay and benefits. This adds potential long-term financial upside tied to company performance.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health coverage is described as part of the standard package, alongside HSA/FSA contributions and a holistic wellness program. These elements indicate a relatively broad set of health and wellbeing supports on paper.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are included in the stated benefits offering. This suggests formal time-off and family leave provisions are part of the overall rewards package.
Varsity Brands Insights
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.
