Staff Software Engineer (AWS/SQL/Python/TypeScript) at NBCUniversal

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

170000.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AWS, SQL, Python, TypeScript, API Design, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud-Native Software, Serverless Technologies, Event-Driven Design, Automated Testing, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Data Migration, Documentation, Agile Development

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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. Job Description We are seeking a full-stack Staff Software Engineer who will develop software, help formalize development process and tooling, and contribute to the technical vision and strategy of the organization. This role falls within the “Rights and Contracts” organization, which is focused on producing, cataloging, and distributing IP rights and contractual information for the enterprise. Responsibilities: Work in an agile software development team to complete backlog items, working in conjunction with other developers within NBCUniversal and engineers from external companies. Test and create automated tests for your code, ensuring every function, service, and object is compatible with your team’s work and with the many systems within the NBCUniversal system portfolio. Communicate with business partners around NBCUniversal to understand the needs of the user, and implement those ideas in software. Create documentation for developers as well as business users to help them understand your products. Maintain cloud-based platforms and environments of supported applications, troubleshooting and patching functional issues and data issues in lower or production environments when necessary. Qualifications 8+ years of related experience in software development, or an equivalent combination of education/experience. Extensive experience in managing relational databases in production. Experience managing large-scale data migrations and managing schema through code. Extensive experience in writing complex SQL & stored procedures. Strong ability to tune high-performance database queries Strong experience in API design and development Strong experience in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows. Experience in building production-grade, cloud-native software Experience with serverless technologies and event-driven design (AWS Lambda preferred) Proficiency developing web applications in Python Experience in building responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks Experience with automated test/build/deploy tools in a Python and TypeScript tech stack Passionate about writing clean, maintainable code that will be used and modified by others, and able to use and modify other developers’ work rather than recreate it Desired Characteristics: B.S. degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field strongly preferred Competent working in secured internal network environments and complex cloud networks setups Demonstrated experience building software on the cloud such as AWS with managed services Strong problem-solving skills Experience working in large, multifaceted and matrixed organizations Collaborative team player accustomed to working within and across groups Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage time effectively Ability to translate business process needs into clear technical requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to relate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences Passion for content distribution and keeping up to date with emerging platforms & the latest technology trends Able to provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members through code reviews and design discussions Strong character exhibiting company core values: Integrity, Creativity, Teamwork, Pioneering Spirit, Ownership Additional Requirements: Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $130,000 - $170,000 (bonus eligible) We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. Additional Information 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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected]. For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Develop software and contribute to the technical vision and strategy of the organization. Work in an agile team to complete backlog items and communicate with business partners to implement user needs in software.