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Indiana, United States
Remote only
BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR
For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.
WORK TYPE: Remote
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Contributes to delivery of platform features and front-end 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
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Quality and reliability of code delivered (defect rates, rework)
Timely completion of assigned work and deliverables
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with increasing independence
Adoption and consistent use of engineering standards and development practices
Demonstrated growth in technical capability and system understanding
QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical Skills
Foundational knowledge of front-end development using React and Typescript
Proficiency in JavaScript
Understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility
Basic knowledge of Git and version control
Understanding of software development principles, debugging, and testing
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
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/Experience:
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 Demands and/or Work Environment
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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.
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:
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.