This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 03-Nov-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report . Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Team Overview: The mission of the API Office is to empower the Edward Jones Digital community to design, create and maintain impactful API Products by providing API consulting, promoting API lifecycle standards and best practices, and driving execution of the firm's API Strategy to advance overall API maturity. As an API Engineer III in the API Office, you will play a key role in designing and delivering API-first solutions with a strong emphasis on developer experience. You will ensure that solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise objectives, while collaborating across teams to drive consistency and innovation. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs aligned with Edward Jones standards and industry best practices Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions from design through deployment Create and maintain clear, comprehensive API documentation for internal and external developers Develop user-facing documentation for API Office services and offerings Implement and enforce security controls, including authentication and authorization to protect systems and information Participate in code reviews and design walkthroughs to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability Contribute to on-call support rotations to ensure system reliability and operational excellence Champion API lifecycle management standards and promote an API-first culture across the organization Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in API design and integration What Experience You Need 5+ years of experience developing and supporting scalable applications, APIs, HTTP-based integrations, and web services Strong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Node.js Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes Experience working in Microsoft Azure environments Proven ability to design APIs using the OpenAPI Specification (OAS) Solid understanding of API security standards, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and related automation technologies What Will Set You Apart Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Experience with contract testing and API mocking Experience with Rust is a plus Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for API management Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions Experience working in Agile development environments Experience supporting projects and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments "Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week." At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .
11/04/2026
Full time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 03-Nov-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report . Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Team Overview: The mission of the API Office is to empower the Edward Jones Digital community to design, create and maintain impactful API Products by providing API consulting, promoting API lifecycle standards and best practices, and driving execution of the firm's API Strategy to advance overall API maturity. As an API Engineer III in the API Office, you will play a key role in designing and delivering API-first solutions with a strong emphasis on developer experience. You will ensure that solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise objectives, while collaborating across teams to drive consistency and innovation. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs aligned with Edward Jones standards and industry best practices Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions from design through deployment Create and maintain clear, comprehensive API documentation for internal and external developers Develop user-facing documentation for API Office services and offerings Implement and enforce security controls, including authentication and authorization to protect systems and information Participate in code reviews and design walkthroughs to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability Contribute to on-call support rotations to ensure system reliability and operational excellence Champion API lifecycle management standards and promote an API-first culture across the organization Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in API design and integration What Experience You Need 5+ years of experience developing and supporting scalable applications, APIs, HTTP-based integrations, and web services Strong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Node.js Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes Experience working in Microsoft Azure environments Proven ability to design APIs using the OpenAPI Specification (OAS) Solid understanding of API security standards, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and related automation technologies What Will Set You Apart Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Experience with contract testing and API mocking Experience with Rust is a plus Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for API management Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions Experience working in Agile development environments Experience supporting projects and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments "Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week." At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 03-Nov-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report . Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Team Overview: The mission of the API Office is to empower the Edward Jones Digital community to design, create and maintain impactful API Products by providing API consulting, promoting API lifecycle standards and best practices, and driving execution of the firm's API Strategy to advance overall API maturity. As an API Engineer III in the API Office, you will play a key role in designing and delivering API-first solutions with a strong emphasis on developer experience. You will ensure that solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise objectives, while collaborating across teams to drive consistency and innovation. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs aligned with Edward Jones standards and industry best practices Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions from design through deployment Create and maintain clear, comprehensive API documentation for internal and external developers Develop user-facing documentation for API Office services and offerings Implement and enforce security controls, including authentication and authorization to protect systems and information Participate in code reviews and design walkthroughs to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability Contribute to on-call support rotations to ensure system reliability and operational excellence Champion API lifecycle management standards and promote an API-first culture across the organization Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in API design and integration What Experience You Need 5+ years of experience developing and supporting scalable applications, APIs, HTTP-based integrations, and web services Strong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Node.js Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes Experience working in Microsoft Azure environments Proven ability to design APIs using the OpenAPI Specification (OAS) Solid understanding of API security standards, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and related automation technologies What Will Set You Apart Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Experience with contract testing and API mocking Experience with Rust is a plus Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for API management Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions Experience working in Agile development environments Experience supporting projects and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments "Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week." At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .
11/04/2026
Full time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 03-Nov-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report . Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Team Overview: The mission of the API Office is to empower the Edward Jones Digital community to design, create and maintain impactful API Products by providing API consulting, promoting API lifecycle standards and best practices, and driving execution of the firm's API Strategy to advance overall API maturity. As an API Engineer III in the API Office, you will play a key role in designing and delivering API-first solutions with a strong emphasis on developer experience. You will ensure that solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise objectives, while collaborating across teams to drive consistency and innovation. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs aligned with Edward Jones standards and industry best practices Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions from design through deployment Create and maintain clear, comprehensive API documentation for internal and external developers Develop user-facing documentation for API Office services and offerings Implement and enforce security controls, including authentication and authorization to protect systems and information Participate in code reviews and design walkthroughs to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability Contribute to on-call support rotations to ensure system reliability and operational excellence Champion API lifecycle management standards and promote an API-first culture across the organization Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in API design and integration What Experience You Need 5+ years of experience developing and supporting scalable applications, APIs, HTTP-based integrations, and web services Strong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Node.js Experience building and deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes Experience working in Microsoft Azure environments Proven ability to design APIs using the OpenAPI Specification (OAS) Solid understanding of API security standards, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and related automation technologies What Will Set You Apart Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Experience with contract testing and API mocking Experience with Rust is a plus Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for API management Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions Experience working in Agile development environments Experience supporting projects and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments "Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week." At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .
Job Description Job Description Company Description 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. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Job Description Versant is seeking a Technical Lead, Core HR Systems to lead the design, development, deployment, and ongoing support of key components of Versant's core HR ecosystem, centered on Workday. This role plays a critical hands-on lead DevOps position in delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support Versant's workforce with delivering SaaS and custom solutions. You will build and lead high-performing teams of engineers and solution leads responsible for platform architecture, delivery, integrations, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Time, Broadcast and Sports Operations, Product, Data & Analytics, and Enterprise Technology to ensure HR & Payroll solutions are well-architected, secure, and aligned to business priorities. Key Responsibilities Platform Strategy & Architecture Contribute to the definition and execution of Core HR & Payroll platform standards, patterns, and roadmaps across HR, Payroll, Time, & Broadcast & Sports Operations Design and implement scalable, secure custom and SaaS solutions that meet defined business and technical requirements Ensure solutions align with architecture standards and integrate cleanly with upstream and downstream systems Evaluate and implement new technology capabilities (automation, AI features, data unification, packaged SaaS solutions) in support of product and business needs Collaborate with architecture, product, and data teams to ensure consistency and reusability across platforms Delivery & Operations Excellence Lead end-to-end delivery for Core HR & Payroll initiatives, from technical design through build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support Oversee technical delivery, release planning, and environment management to ensure stability and predictable releases Enforce best practices in DevOps, code quality, documentation, and automated testing Partner with integration, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable interoperability and data flows Monitor platform performance and operational health, driving root-cause resolution and continuous improvement Partner & Team Leadership Serve a critical role as the Development Lead for Versant's planned transformation of their key HR & Payroll Systems Build and lead a blended organization of internal engineers, architects, and contracted delivery partners both on and offshore Serve as an accountable leader for contracted and managed service partners, ensuring delivery quality, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignment Define clear scopes of work, service-level expectations, and governance processes with delivery partners Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and learning - balancing partner execution with internal engineering capability Mentor and develop team members, driving engagement, accountability, and professional development Assist with managing budgets and resource plans, ensuring optimal allocation across initiatives Governance, Security & Stakeholder Alignment Ensure HR & Payroll solutions comply with corporate security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Adhere to established governance processes including change management, version control, and documentation Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to support secure handling of customer and business data Provide regular status updates on delivery progress, risks, and operational health to technology and business stakeholders Act as a trusted technical advisor for HR and Payroll engineering within cross-functional Qualifications Basic Requirements 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading medium to large engineering delivery teams (both on and offshore) 4+ Year of in-depth experience was a Workday developer with at least one full implementation cycle of Workday HMC while serving in a senior lead developer capacity Strong hands-on experience with Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, and Workday APIs leveraging modern authentication protocols Experience architecting, developing, and deploying custom solutions with the Workday Extend and/or the Workday Build Ecosystem Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines into Workday Prism for advanced analytics, reporting, and integrations. Experience with Workday Job Scheduling tools and managing a large array of integrations Experience configuring Workday's portal self-service experience including role-based landing pages, worklets, announcements, quick actions, and business processes. Proven experience delivering complex enterprise applications implementations with multiple integrations to multiple SaaS platforms. Strong experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions, especially with integrating HR Data and Benefits Experience leading agile teams and working within CI/CD and DevOps delivery models Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Desired Characteristics Experience in media, entertainment, or consumer-facing digital businesses Experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions with SAP & SuccessFactors Experience with API Management solutions (MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong) and applying an API first methodology to integration Familiarity with good UI/UX design principles as well as industry accessibility standards (WCAG) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, Salesforce, AWS, GCP) Experience building custom web applications with React/JAVA Familiarity with Workday Canvas Kit Interest in modernizing custom and SaaS platforms and improving developer productivity Additional Information Location: New York City, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ - (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Employees based in our Englewood Cliffs office have access to a variety of convenient on-site services and amenities, including free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, and dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up. To support an easier commute, shuttle service is also available to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus, with pickup locations across Manhattan's East Side and West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Secaucus. 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. 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. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT . click apply for full job details
09/29/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Company Description 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. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Job Description Versant is seeking a Technical Lead, Core HR Systems to lead the design, development, deployment, and ongoing support of key components of Versant's core HR ecosystem, centered on Workday. This role plays a critical hands-on lead DevOps position in delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support Versant's workforce with delivering SaaS and custom solutions. You will build and lead high-performing teams of engineers and solution leads responsible for platform architecture, delivery, integrations, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Time, Broadcast and Sports Operations, Product, Data & Analytics, and Enterprise Technology to ensure HR & Payroll solutions are well-architected, secure, and aligned to business priorities. Key Responsibilities Platform Strategy & Architecture Contribute to the definition and execution of Core HR & Payroll platform standards, patterns, and roadmaps across HR, Payroll, Time, & Broadcast & Sports Operations Design and implement scalable, secure custom and SaaS solutions that meet defined business and technical requirements Ensure solutions align with architecture standards and integrate cleanly with upstream and downstream systems Evaluate and implement new technology capabilities (automation, AI features, data unification, packaged SaaS solutions) in support of product and business needs Collaborate with architecture, product, and data teams to ensure consistency and reusability across platforms Delivery & Operations Excellence Lead end-to-end delivery for Core HR & Payroll initiatives, from technical design through build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support Oversee technical delivery, release planning, and environment management to ensure stability and predictable releases Enforce best practices in DevOps, code quality, documentation, and automated testing Partner with integration, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable interoperability and data flows Monitor platform performance and operational health, driving root-cause resolution and continuous improvement Partner & Team Leadership Serve a critical role as the Development Lead for Versant's planned transformation of their key HR & Payroll Systems Build and lead a blended organization of internal engineers, architects, and contracted delivery partners both on and offshore Serve as an accountable leader for contracted and managed service partners, ensuring delivery quality, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignment Define clear scopes of work, service-level expectations, and governance processes with delivery partners Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and learning - balancing partner execution with internal engineering capability Mentor and develop team members, driving engagement, accountability, and professional development Assist with managing budgets and resource plans, ensuring optimal allocation across initiatives Governance, Security & Stakeholder Alignment Ensure HR & Payroll solutions comply with corporate security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Adhere to established governance processes including change management, version control, and documentation Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to support secure handling of customer and business data Provide regular status updates on delivery progress, risks, and operational health to technology and business stakeholders Act as a trusted technical advisor for HR and Payroll engineering within cross-functional Qualifications Basic Requirements 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading medium to large engineering delivery teams (both on and offshore) 4+ Year of in-depth experience was a Workday developer with at least one full implementation cycle of Workday HMC while serving in a senior lead developer capacity Strong hands-on experience with Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, and Workday APIs leveraging modern authentication protocols Experience architecting, developing, and deploying custom solutions with the Workday Extend and/or the Workday Build Ecosystem Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines into Workday Prism for advanced analytics, reporting, and integrations. Experience with Workday Job Scheduling tools and managing a large array of integrations Experience configuring Workday's portal self-service experience including role-based landing pages, worklets, announcements, quick actions, and business processes. Proven experience delivering complex enterprise applications implementations with multiple integrations to multiple SaaS platforms. Strong experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions, especially with integrating HR Data and Benefits Experience leading agile teams and working within CI/CD and DevOps delivery models Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Desired Characteristics Experience in media, entertainment, or consumer-facing digital businesses Experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions with SAP & SuccessFactors Experience with API Management solutions (MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong) and applying an API first methodology to integration Familiarity with good UI/UX design principles as well as industry accessibility standards (WCAG) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, Salesforce, AWS, GCP) Experience building custom web applications with React/JAVA Familiarity with Workday Canvas Kit Interest in modernizing custom and SaaS platforms and improving developer productivity Additional Information Location: New York City, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ - (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Employees based in our Englewood Cliffs office have access to a variety of convenient on-site services and amenities, including free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, and dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up. To support an easier commute, shuttle service is also available to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus, with pickup locations across Manhattan's East Side and West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Secaucus. 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. 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. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT . click apply for full job details
Job Description Job Description Company Description 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. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Job Description Versant is seeking a Technical Lead, Core HR Systems to lead the design, development, deployment, and ongoing support of key components of Versant's core HR ecosystem, centered on Workday. This role plays a critical hands-on lead DevOps position in delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support Versant's workforce with delivering SaaS and custom solutions. You will build and lead high-performing teams of engineers and solution leads responsible for platform architecture, delivery, integrations, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Time, Broadcast and Sports Operations, Product, Data & Analytics, and Enterprise Technology to ensure HR & Payroll solutions are well-architected, secure, and aligned to business priorities. Key Responsibilities Platform Strategy & Architecture Contribute to the definition and execution of Core HR & Payroll platform standards, patterns, and roadmaps across HR, Payroll, Time, & Broadcast & Sports Operations Design and implement scalable, secure custom and SaaS solutions that meet defined business and technical requirements Ensure solutions align with architecture standards and integrate cleanly with upstream and downstream systems Evaluate and implement new technology capabilities (automation, AI features, data unification, packaged SaaS solutions) in support of product and business needs Collaborate with architecture, product, and data teams to ensure consistency and reusability across platforms Delivery & Operations Excellence Lead end-to-end delivery for Core HR & Payroll initiatives, from technical design through build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support Oversee technical delivery, release planning, and environment management to ensure stability and predictable releases Enforce best practices in DevOps, code quality, documentation, and automated testing Partner with integration, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable interoperability and data flows Monitor platform performance and operational health, driving root-cause resolution and continuous improvement Partner & Team Leadership Serve a critical role as the Development Lead for Versant's planned transformation of their key HR & Payroll Systems Build and lead a blended organization of internal engineers, architects, and contracted delivery partners both on and offshore Serve as an accountable leader for contracted and managed service partners, ensuring delivery quality, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignment Define clear scopes of work, service-level expectations, and governance processes with delivery partners Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and learning - balancing partner execution with internal engineering capability Mentor and develop team members, driving engagement, accountability, and professional development Assist with managing budgets and resource plans, ensuring optimal allocation across initiatives Governance, Security & Stakeholder Alignment Ensure HR & Payroll solutions comply with corporate security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Adhere to established governance processes including change management, version control, and documentation Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to support secure handling of customer and business data Provide regular status updates on delivery progress, risks, and operational health to technology and business stakeholders Act as a trusted technical advisor for HR and Payroll engineering within cross-functional Qualifications Basic Requirements 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading medium to large engineering delivery teams (both on and offshore) 4+ Year of in-depth experience was a Workday developer with at least one full implementation cycle of Workday HMC while serving in a senior lead developer capacity Strong hands-on experience with Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, and Workday APIs leveraging modern authentication protocols Experience architecting, developing, and deploying custom solutions with the Workday Extend and/or the Workday Build Ecosystem Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines into Workday Prism for advanced analytics, reporting, and integrations. Experience with Workday Job Scheduling tools and managing a large array of integrations Experience configuring Workday's portal self-service experience including role-based landing pages, worklets, announcements, quick actions, and business processes. Proven experience delivering complex enterprise applications implementations with multiple integrations to multiple SaaS platforms. Strong experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions, especially with integrating HR Data and Benefits Experience leading agile teams and working within CI/CD and DevOps delivery models Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Desired Characteristics Experience in media, entertainment, or consumer-facing digital businesses Experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions with SAP & SuccessFactors Experience with API Management solutions (MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong) and applying an API first methodology to integration Familiarity with good UI/UX design principles as well as industry accessibility standards (WCAG) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, Salesforce, AWS, GCP) Experience building custom web applications with React/JAVA Familiarity with Workday Canvas Kit Interest in modernizing custom and SaaS platforms and improving developer productivity Additional Information Location: New York City, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ - (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Employees based in our Englewood Cliffs office have access to a variety of convenient on-site services and amenities, including free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, and dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up. To support an easier commute, shuttle service is also available to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus, with pickup locations across Manhattan's East Side and West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Secaucus. 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. 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. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT . click apply for full job details
09/29/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Company Description 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. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Job Description Versant is seeking a Technical Lead, Core HR Systems to lead the design, development, deployment, and ongoing support of key components of Versant's core HR ecosystem, centered on Workday. This role plays a critical hands-on lead DevOps position in delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support Versant's workforce with delivering SaaS and custom solutions. You will build and lead high-performing teams of engineers and solution leads responsible for platform architecture, delivery, integrations, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Time, Broadcast and Sports Operations, Product, Data & Analytics, and Enterprise Technology to ensure HR & Payroll solutions are well-architected, secure, and aligned to business priorities. Key Responsibilities Platform Strategy & Architecture Contribute to the definition and execution of Core HR & Payroll platform standards, patterns, and roadmaps across HR, Payroll, Time, & Broadcast & Sports Operations Design and implement scalable, secure custom and SaaS solutions that meet defined business and technical requirements Ensure solutions align with architecture standards and integrate cleanly with upstream and downstream systems Evaluate and implement new technology capabilities (automation, AI features, data unification, packaged SaaS solutions) in support of product and business needs Collaborate with architecture, product, and data teams to ensure consistency and reusability across platforms Delivery & Operations Excellence Lead end-to-end delivery for Core HR & Payroll initiatives, from technical design through build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support Oversee technical delivery, release planning, and environment management to ensure stability and predictable releases Enforce best practices in DevOps, code quality, documentation, and automated testing Partner with integration, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable interoperability and data flows Monitor platform performance and operational health, driving root-cause resolution and continuous improvement Partner & Team Leadership Serve a critical role as the Development Lead for Versant's planned transformation of their key HR & Payroll Systems Build and lead a blended organization of internal engineers, architects, and contracted delivery partners both on and offshore Serve as an accountable leader for contracted and managed service partners, ensuring delivery quality, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignment Define clear scopes of work, service-level expectations, and governance processes with delivery partners Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and learning - balancing partner execution with internal engineering capability Mentor and develop team members, driving engagement, accountability, and professional development Assist with managing budgets and resource plans, ensuring optimal allocation across initiatives Governance, Security & Stakeholder Alignment Ensure HR & Payroll solutions comply with corporate security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Adhere to established governance processes including change management, version control, and documentation Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to support secure handling of customer and business data Provide regular status updates on delivery progress, risks, and operational health to technology and business stakeholders Act as a trusted technical advisor for HR and Payroll engineering within cross-functional Qualifications Basic Requirements 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years leading medium to large engineering delivery teams (both on and offshore) 4+ Year of in-depth experience was a Workday developer with at least one full implementation cycle of Workday HMC while serving in a senior lead developer capacity Strong hands-on experience with Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, and Workday APIs leveraging modern authentication protocols Experience architecting, developing, and deploying custom solutions with the Workday Extend and/or the Workday Build Ecosystem Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines into Workday Prism for advanced analytics, reporting, and integrations. Experience with Workday Job Scheduling tools and managing a large array of integrations Experience configuring Workday's portal self-service experience including role-based landing pages, worklets, announcements, quick actions, and business processes. Proven experience delivering complex enterprise applications implementations with multiple integrations to multiple SaaS platforms. Strong experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions, especially with integrating HR Data and Benefits Experience leading agile teams and working within CI/CD and DevOps delivery models Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Desired Characteristics Experience in media, entertainment, or consumer-facing digital businesses Experience delivering HR & Payroll solutions with SAP & SuccessFactors Experience with API Management solutions (MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong) and applying an API first methodology to integration Familiarity with good UI/UX design principles as well as industry accessibility standards (WCAG) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, Salesforce, AWS, GCP) Experience building custom web applications with React/JAVA Familiarity with Workday Canvas Kit Interest in modernizing custom and SaaS platforms and improving developer productivity Additional Information Location: New York City, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ - (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Employees based in our Englewood Cliffs office have access to a variety of convenient on-site services and amenities, including free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, and dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up. To support an easier commute, shuttle service is also available to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus, with pickup locations across Manhattan's East Side and West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Secaucus. 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. 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. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT . click apply for full job details