Senior Software Engineer

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

Fandango at Home is hiring a Senior Mobile Software Engineer, iOS to join our Mobile Engineering team. The Mobile Engineering group develops cutting-edge features for Fandango and various Versant properties. These features power customer-facing applications and extend services to movie enthusiasts. You’ll have the opportunity to work with top-tier equipment, a talented team, and competitive compensation, knowing each day you are making a difference in the lives of movie goers.

Job Duties

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance mobile applications for platforms using Xcode, Swift and Objective-C.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver feature-rich, user-friendly mobile experiences that align with business goals.
• Lead architectural discussions and ensure mobile applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable, while optimizing for performance.
• Implement best coding practices by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and integrating automated testing strategies to ensure high-quality code.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot, and optimize for efficiency and scalability across various platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and learning within the team. Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development tools, technologies, and trends, and assess their applicability to improve team performance and product quality.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth and efficient CI/CD pipelines for mobile application releases.
• Support the full software development lifecycle from concept to post-release monitoring and issue resolution.

Our Technical Stack Programming Languages: Swift Objective-C UI Framework: UIKit SwiftUI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training/experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing mobile applications for iOS with strong knowledge of Swift and Objective-C.
• Strong understanding of native iOS development, including platform-specific APIs, user interface guidelines, and performance optimization.
• Experience working in a continuous integration environment and adhering to best practices for testing, including unit and integration tests.
• Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile applications.
• Familiarity with App Store submission processes.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend service integration.
• Strong skills in version control systems (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience developing high-volume mobile applications.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design, and event-driven architecture. Knowledge of mobile security best practices, including encryption and secure data storage.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs like Firebase, Push Notifications, and analytics tools.
• Experience leading engineering teams and contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused culture.

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. #LI-remote

Additional Information

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, nati