Software Engineer II

As a Software Engineer II at Varsity Brands, you will design, build, and deliver backend services, APIs, and system components that support a modern unified digital platform. This role emphasizes independent ownership, end-to-end delivery, production issue troubleshooting, and collaboration across product and engineering teams.

Role Location and Work Model

Farmers Branch, TX (hybrid)

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs aligned to the platform architecture
• Own end-to-end feature delivery, from design through deployment and support
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues by identifying root causes and implementing solutions
• Apply testing, performance optimization, and secure coding practices
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and system reliability improvements
• Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver solutions
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution approaches
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, including SE I
• Design components and services within established architecture, making independent technical decisions within defined patterns
• Deliver scalable services and features that power Varsity Brands’ digital platform
• Improve engineering velocity and system reliability through high-quality development practices
• Contribute to platform consistency, reuse, and performance across engineering teams
• Support the transition to scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities
• Drive adoption of shared platform capabilities through consistent, reusable service development

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong understanding of backend systems and service-based architecture
• Working knowledge of cloud environments and distributed systems
• Understanding of system design principles and data modeling
• Proficiency in Java and backend development frameworks
• Ability to design and build RESTful APIs
• Ability to optimize system performance and scalability
• Ability to implement testing strategies and debugging techniques
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and production systems
• Ability to solve moderately complex technical problems independently
• Ability to navigate ambiguity within defined domains
• Ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA)
• Ability to contribute to team-level improvements and engineering practices
• Ability to provide guidance and support to junior engineers
• Demonstrated accountability for end-to-end delivery outcomes
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and reliability in execution

Technology Focus

• Java
• RESTful APIs
• CI/CD pipelines

Impact of the Role

• Deliver scalable services and features that power Varsity Brands’ digital platform
• Improve engineering velocity and system reliability through high-quality development practices
• Contribute to platform consistency, reuse, and performance across engineering teams
• Support the transition to scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities
• Drive adoption of shared platform capabilities through consistent, reusable service development

Key Performance Indicators

• Ownership and delivery of features and services
• Code quality, scalability, and performance of delivered solutions
• Reduction in defects and production incidents
• Contribution to team productivity and engineering practices
• Effectiveness in cross-functional collaboration and delivery

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution and FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership and Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment

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.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.