Manager, Software Engineering (Back End & Integrations) - Fandango

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, and they are seeking a Manager, Software Engineering (Back End & Integrations) to lead a team focused on building and scaling backend systems for their Entertainment platform. The role involves technical leadership, team development, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the delivery of reliable and scalable services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, with a strong focus on people development, performance management, and career growth
• Own the design, development, and delivery of backend systems, APIs, and partner integrations, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Approach backend systems as products, designing for flexibility, extensibility, and long-term maintainability rather than short-term solutions
• Anticipate future use cases and evolving business needs, reducing rework by building adaptable and well-architected systems
• Drive cross-functional execution with Product, SRE, and Operations to deliver high-quality solutions and resolve production issues effectively
• Establish and evolve engineering best practices across code quality, testing, deployment, and system design
• Oversee API architecture and third-party integrations, including authentication, compliance, and platform scalability
• Champion the effective use of AI tools across the development lifecycle (e.g., code generation, testing, observability), ensuring they are applied thoughtfully to the right problems

Requirements:

• 5+ years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience, with 2+ years in an engineering management or technical leadership role
• Strong foundation in system design, APIs, distributed systems, and modern backend architectures
• Experience leading teams, including coaching, performance management, and developing engineers over time
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), infrastructure, and deployment practices
• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end and collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and operations
• Experience with data storage technologies (SQL and NoSQL), microservices, and service-oriented architectures
• Familiarity with third-party integrations, API development, and production troubleshooting
• Practical experience using AI-powered development tools, with strong judgment on when and how to apply them effectively
• Experience designing systems with a long-term, product-oriented mindset, balancing immediate delivery needs with scalability, flexibility, and maintainability