Versant

Copy of Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Native)

New York, NY, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$200kDetected 8 days ago

Full-Stack DevelopmentSQLNoSQLRedisAWSGCPAzureCI/CDDevOpsKafkaLLMsRecruitingCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment.
You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization.

Architect for Impact: Design and lead modernization efforts for inherited systems, prioritizing speed, scalability, and business value.
Platform Thinking: Evaluate and implement SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development.
Stakeholder Influence: Collaborate with business, product, and technology leaders to align technical solutions with strategic goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams.
Proven experience in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless, and event-driven design.
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering efforts and influence cross-functional teams.
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections.
Design and lead modernization efforts for inherited systems, prioritizing speed, scalability, and business value.
Evaluate and implement SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development.
Collaborate with business, product, and technology leaders to align technical solutions with strategic goals.

Strong understanding of SaaS platforms and low-code/no-code and Gen AI tools.
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.

Experience with full-stack (backend, frontend, Cloud, Infrastructure) development.
Familiarity with distributed messaging (Kafka, Kinesis) and caching (example - Redis, ElastiCache).
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Exposure to startup environments or fast-paced product development cycles.
Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus.
Why Join Versant?
Work on high-impact projects with direct visibility to senior leadership.

political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment.

$170,000 - $200,000 (bonus eligible) We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization.
Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

Leadership & Mentorship: Inspire and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
Leadership: Set the technical vision for the engineering organization, driving excellence and innovation.

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