Senior Software Engineer, Payments/Fintech - job 1 of 2

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
At VERSANT Media’s Sports & Entertainment Digital Products division, we’re driven by a shared mission: to innovate, create unforgettable experiences, and connect with fans through the power of technology. Our diverse portfolio brings together industry-leading platforms that serve millions of users across the sports and entertainment landscape.

In sports, we empower over 30 million players, coaches, administrators, and fans in 40 countries through more than 25 digital products. These include SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league, and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first-ever streaming service dedicated to youth and amateur sports; GolfNow, the top online tee time marketplace and golf course operations technology provider; and GolfPass, the ultimate golf membership that delivers exclusive content, tee time benefits, expert instruction, and more.

In entertainment, we reach over 50 million movie and TV fans through our trusted digital brands. Our platforms support every stage of the fan journey – from discovering content to enjoying it on the big screen or at home. Our portfolio includes Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, partnering with more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; Rotten Tomatoes, the iconic destination for movie and TV reviews; and Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), our on-demand streaming service offering more than 250,000 titles, including new releases, next-day TV, and the largest selection of 4K UHD content in the industry.

Together, we’re shaping the future of how people experience the sports they play and the stories they love.

This opportunity is within our Fandango group – a collection of trusted entertainment brands that guide over 50 million movie and TV fans throughout their viewing journey. Whether it’s purchasing tickets to their favorite blockbusters through Fandango, reading trusted reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, or streaming the latest releases at home via Fandango at Home, our platforms help audiences find, watch, and enjoy content with ease. Our team thrives on shaping how people discover and experience entertainment, one screen at a time.

Versant is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our FinTech team and help design, build, and scale high-quality global software solutions that handle high-volume payment processing and fund distribution. In this role you will collaborate closely with product managers, finance, compliance, engineering peers, and our QA team to drive technical initiatives and be responsible for ensuring money flows reliably, securely, and on time across our platform and that everything meets or exceeds strict performance and regulatory standards.

This role is ideal for engineers who have an open mind for innovation and expansion but also a clear understanding and appreciation for regulations and standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Senior Software Engineer on our team, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain reliable systems for processing payments, scheduling payouts, and reconciling transactions.
• Ensure funds distribution happens on time and at scale, with strong SLAs and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, and Product teams to build features that meet regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
• Integrate with third-party payment processors, banks, and financial networks (ACH, wire transfers, card processors, digital wallets).
• Architect systems for auditability, security, and fault tolerance across distributed services.
• Implement and improve automated reconciliation, ledgering, and reporting pipelines.
• Lead technical discussions on scalability, reliability, and fraud prevention in payment systems.
• Work closely with first party and third party integrators, contribute to code reviews, and promote engineering best practices.
• Drive process improvements in CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, and observability for financial workflows.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of experience building backend systems, with at least 2 years in a senior/lead capacity.
• Strong proficiency in C#, ASP.NET (Web API) and SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience with payment processing, banking integrations, or financial transaction systems.
• Deep understanding of databases and transactional integrity (SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or NoSQL systems).
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, queues, and schedulers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code.
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards for payments (PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, finance, and business teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Experience with NodeJS, TypeScript and Angular.
• Experience with Mobile development (.NET MAUI, Objective-C, Android, etc.).
• Experience working with ACH, SEPA, card networks, or real-time payment rails.
• Background in ledgering systems, accounting workflows, or treasury operations.
• Familiarity with fraud detection and risk mitigation strategies.

Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-Versant worksite, typically an employee’s residence. Occasional travel is required and can range from within the country (typical, various times of the year) to global (not typical but still possible).

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As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.