Technical Lead, Time & ScheduleFull-timeBusiness Segment: Versant O&TCompensation: USD170000- USD190000- yearlyCompany DescriptionVERSANT (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 DescriptionVersant is seeking a Technical Lead to lead the design, development, deployment, and ongoing support of key components of Versant’s Time and Workforce Management ecosystem. This role plays a critical hands-on lead DevOps position in delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support Versant’s workforce with delivering custom, SAAS, and PAAS based 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 Time, Payroll, HR, Broadcast and Sports Operations, Product, Data & Analytics, and Enterprise Technology to ensure Time and Workforce Management solutions are well-architected, secure, and aligned to business priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Strategy & ArchitectureContribute to the definition and execution of Time & Workforce Management platform standards, patterns, and roadmaps across HR, Payroll, Time, & Broadcast & Sports OperationsDesign and implement scalable, secure custom and SAAS solutions that meet defined business and technical requirementsEnsure solutions align with architecture standards and integrate cleanly with upstream and downstream systemsEvaluate and implement new technology capabilities (automation, AI features, data unification, packaged SAAS solutions) in support of product and business needsCollaborate with architecture, product, and data teams to ensure consistency and reusability across platformsDelivery & Operations ExcellenceLead end-to-end delivery for custom time and workforce mgmt. initiatives, from technical design through build, test, deployment, and post-go-live supportOversee technical delivery, release planning, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management to ensure stability and predictable releasesEnforce best practices in DevOps, code quality, documentation, and automated testingPartner with integration, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable interoperability and data flowsMonitor platform performance and operational health, driving root-cause resolution and continuous improvementPartner & Team LeadershipBuild and lead a blended organization of internal engineers, architects, and contracted delivery partners both on and offshoreServe as an accountable leader for contracted and managed service partners, ensuring delivery quality, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignmentDefine clear scopes of work, service-level expectations, and governance processes with delivery partnersFoster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and learning - balancing partner execution with internal engineering capabilityMentor and develop team members, driving engagement, accountability, and professional developmentAssist with managing budgets and resource plans, ensuring optimal allocation across initiativesGovernance, Security & Stakeholder AlignmentEnsure Time and Workforce solutions comply with corporate security, privacy, and regulatory requirementsAdhere to established governance processes including change management, version control, and documentationPartner with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to support secure handling of customer and business dataProvide regular status updates on delivery progress, risks, and operational health to technology and business stakeholdersAct as a trusted technical advisor for Time and Workforce Management engineering within cross-functional forumsQualificationsQualificationsBasic Requirements6+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years leading medium to large full-stack engineering delivery teams(both on and offshore)Strong hands-on experience with full-stack architecture and development practicesProficiency in .NET, C#, SQL Server, modern JavaScript frameworks, APIs, JSON, integrations, data modeling, secure coding practicesImplement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Azure AD, JWT).Proven experience delivering complex enterprise applications implementations with multiple integrations to multiple SAAS platforms.Experience leading agile teams and working within CI/CD and DevOps delivery modelsStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExcellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skillsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fieldDesired CharacteristicsExperience in media, entertainment, or consumer-facing digital businessesExperience delivering time and workforce management solutionsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (Azure, Salesforce, AWS, GCP)Experience with React & Node.JSExperience with Marketing Cloud Engagement or Data Cloud/CDP implementationsInterest in modernizing custom and SAAS platforms and improving developer productivityAdditional InformationAs 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[email protected].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. 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