Engineer 3, Software Development

at  Comcast Corporation

Make your mark at Comcast - a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, designing, building, monitoring, and supporting new and existing software and web applications in a team of Software Development Engineers in a Global DevOps environment. This includes the prioritization, planning, designing, development, testing, deployment and support of software and web applications in a 24x7x365 environment. This position requires strong engineering, operations and quality disciplines while working in an agile environment. The best candidate is someone who excels in ‘big picture’ thinking while also being able to work in the details. They understand what’s required to solve a problem in a variety of dimensions. Collaborates closely with business partners and other IT teams to understand the project requests, discussing scope and budget, while working towards agreements on timelines.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This person will provide guidance, mentoring and support to other Engineers and team members to drive the team to continuous improvement. It is imperative to integrate knowledge of business and functional priorities with technology strategies. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. Expected to lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

5-7 Year

• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and enhances current applications.
• Develops software update processes for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out and monitoring of software releases.
• Assists with technical leadership throughout the design process and assists in guidance with regards to disciplines, best practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Assists in tracking and evaluating key performance metrics (e.g. Availability, Response Times, and Mean Time to Repair).
• Oversees the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including sequence diagrams, software designs, demos, acceptance criteria, test results, technical manuals, monitoring plans, support strategies, and any retrospective recommendations.
• Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Presents and defends architectural, design, and technical choices to internal and external audiences.
• Collaborates with third party companies on system integration topics.
• Must be a strong team player, an excellent communicator, and possess and display a positive attitude.
• Trains junior Software Development and Operations Engineers.
• Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Ensures our Quality Assurance processes determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems, and components.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  Key technical skills required are: Experience building and testing web services, Experience working with any Cloud Technology preferably AWS and/or Cloud Foundry, Experience using any CI/CD tool preferably Concourse, Python, GitHub, Postman, Kibana, AppDynamics, Apache NiFi, Experience using any NoSQL database preferably Couchbase, Experience using any relational database preferably Oracle, SQL, Docker, Java, Linux