{"id":1449325,"url":"https://alion.io/job/varsity-brands-software-engineer-i-net","title":"Software Engineer I (.Net)","company":{"id":1880078,"name":"Varsity Brands","domain":"varsitybrands.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/varsitybrands","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Memphis, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":72000,"max_usd":145000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":604},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":".NET","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false},{"name":"C#","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T23:48:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK\nFor over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.\nOUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY\nAt Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been - and remain - steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.\nLocation: Memphis TN Varsity Spirit HQ\nHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:\nVarsity 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.\nThe Full Stack Developer 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.\nImpact of the Role\nContributes to delivery of platform features and backend services that power critical business and customer experiences\n\nBuilds foundational capability to support scalable, cloud-based engineering environments\n\nEstablishes a pipeline of engineering talent aligned to Varsity Spirits’ long-term platform strategy\n\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nWrite, test, and debug code for applications, backend services, and APIs\n\nContribute to development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards\n\nParticipate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality\n\nTroubleshoot and resolve development and lower-environment issues, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions\n\nCollaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software\n\nFollow established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards\n\nContribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to support team effectiveness\n\nContinuously build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles\n\nDevelop working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns to support future growth into independent ownership\n\nKey Performance Indicators\nSuccess in this role will be measured through:\nQuality and reliability of code delivered (defect rates, rework)\n\nTimely completion of assigned work and deliverables\n\nAbility to troubleshoot and resolve issues with increasing independence\n\nAdoption and consistent use of engineering standards and development practices\n\nDemonstrated growth in technical capability and system understanding\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities\nThe ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:\nTechnical Knowledge\nFoundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures\n\nBasic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases\n\nFamiliarity with modern development environments and tools\n\nTechnical Skills\nAbility to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (.Net preferred)\n\nFoundational understanding of:\nRESTful APIs\n\nSQL and data handling\n\nVersion control systems (Git-based tools)\n\nCognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities\nApplies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems\n\nExercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines\n\nIdentifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed\n\nCollaboration & Communication\nCommunicates effectively within team environments\n\nActively participates in team collaboration and development processes\n\nIncorporates feedback to improve performance and output\n\nLearning Agility\nDemonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools\n\nAdapts to evolving engineering practices and environments\n\nEducation, Certification and Experience\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience\n\n0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early career roles)\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThe 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.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.\nOUR VALUES\nService - We lead with heart. We champion community.\nPassion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.\nIntegrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.\nRespect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.\nInnovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.\nTransparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.\nOUR BENEFITS\nWe 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:\nComprehensive Health Care Benefits\nHSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities\nWellbeing Program\n401(k) plan with company matching\nCompany paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability\nGenerous My Time Off & Paid Holidays\nVarsity Brands Ownership Program\nEmployee Resource Groups\nAccess to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union\nSt. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities\nEmployee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!\nEligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.\nVarsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. 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