Software Engineer I (.Net)

About the Role

Varsity Spirit supports a portfolio of modern applications and digital services that power key parts of the spirit experience. This is an entry-level engineering position responsible for contributing to the development of these various platforms. The 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, test, and debug code for applications, backend services, and APIs.
• Contribute to the development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve development and lower-environment issues, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software.
• Follow established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to support team effectiveness.
• Continuously build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles.
• Develop working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns to support future growth into independent ownership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Technical Knowledge

• Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures.
• Basic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases.
• Familiarity with modern development environments and tools.

Technical Skills

• Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (.Net preferred).
• Foundational understanding of:
• RESTful APIs
• SQL and data handling
• Version control systems (Git-based tools)

Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities

• Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines.
• Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicates effectively within team environments.
• Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes.
• Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output.

Learning Agility

• Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools.
• Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early career roles).