About this opportunity
Versant Media lists this Software Engineer, Backend - Fandango opportunity in orlando, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
As a Backend Software Engineer on the Fandango ticketing platform, build and maintain the services that power our mobile app, website, and back‑office tools. You’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing systems that support millions of customers and partners.
You will contribute directly to the evolution of the Fandango platform, helping to build partner‑focused and white‑label capabilities through an API‑first architecture. As part of your day‑to‑day work, you’ll develop and enhance integration points across internal and external systems, including emerging AI‑driven features such as LLM‑powered workflows and intelligent agents.
This role requires strong technical execution, thoughtful system design, and a commitment to writing clean, reliable, and maintainable code. You’ll play a key role in delivering seamless ticketing experiences while continuously improving platform performance, resiliency, and scalability.
Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, test, deploy, and maintain back end software and services in accordance with established SDLC practices for applications/APIs written in C#/node.js
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.)
Assist in troubleshooting exercises
Desired Characteristics
Passionate about software development and high‑quality engineering
Collaborative; works well in a team; excited to succeed and to help others succeed
Enthusiastic about expanding one’s skillset, learning and leveraging new technologies
Open to new approaches and new ideas
Takes initiative to solve issues and knows when to solicit help
Communicates effectively with peers and colleagues
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
A strong understanding of software development practices and principles
Practical experience in one or more of the following programming languages
JavaScript/Node
C#/.NET
Java
Experience working and coding with relational databases
Familiarity with version control systems (Git or similar)
Working knowledge of common networking, infrastructure, and technical security fundamentals
Preferred / Useful Qualifications
Professional experience as a software engineer working in a back end or full‑stack capacity
Experience developing consumer‑facing software
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Experience with a variety of data stores: Document databases, columnar data stores, Redis, Elasticsearch, etc.
Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure or similar)
Familiarity with software build, release, deployment, and monitoring tools and practices
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and/or service‑oriented architectures
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.
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, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to
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.
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Worksite address
orlando, FL, 32885, US
Who can apply
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