Software Engineer II, Front End

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

Position Summary:

Fandango is looking for Mid-level Front End Software Engineers. As a software engineer working on our customer facing web sites, you will work with a team of other software engineers to deliver projects and features critical to Fandango’s business. We expect our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic about taking on new problems across our businesses as we continue to build great experiences for fellow movie fans. 

Responsibilities:

• Build and release features for high-profile eCommerce sites
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
• Support and maintain build processes and jobs
• Perform code reviews and collaborate with peers on software solutions
• Interact with Product Managers and Quality Engineers to deliver high quality, high profile software and user experiences
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, retros, sprint planning, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and fix production issues as they occur, on call rotations

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience as a software engineer working in a front end or full-stack capacity
• Understanding of current web software design patterns and principles
• Proficiency with JavaScript, Node.js, jQuery, HTML and CSS
• Experience with one or more modern front-end frameworks/libraries such as React/Redux, Angular, Vue.js, Polymer, etc.
• Experience with Git and source code control management and branching strategies
• A solid understanding of key web development principles such as DOM hierarchy and manipulation, semantic markup, performance optimization strategies, accessibility, responsive vs. adaptive layouts , etc.
• Working knowledge of common networking, infrastructure, and technical security fundamentals
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques
• Understanding of workflow/build system and productivity tools e.g. Grunt, Gulp, Webpack, Next.js, etc.

Preferred / Useful Qualifications:

• Familiarity with test driven and behavioral driven development practices
• Experience working in an agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with the latest and greatest web standards, including HTML5, CSS3, Typescript 
• Strong sense of web design and attention to the fundamentals of user experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Passionate about software development throughout the entire software life cycle from design and architecture through development, testing and delivery
• Collaborative.  Works well in a team.  Excited to succeed and to help other engineers succeed
• Eager to learn and stretch your boundaries while you learn and leverage new technologies
• Open to new approaches and new ideas
• Can take initiative to independently solve issues

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

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 provi