Comcast

Senior Java Microservices Engineer

Posted on: 9 Jan 2021

Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Descriptions

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Oversees the documentation of all development activity. Trains non-technical personnel. Assists with tracking performance metrics. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Job Description

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests, and assists with the integration of new applications. Oversees the documentation of all development activity. Trains non-technical personnel. Assists with tracking performance metrics. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise. Employees at all levels are expect to:

- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services

- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas

- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do
better for our customers

- Drive results and growth
- Respect and promote inclusion and diversity
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities

Core Responsibilities

-Write tested, production-ready code using Java, spring boot, and NoSql DB in an microservices based architecture.
-Participate in design and architecture sessions
-Build effective deployment and monitoring systems
-Support production environments
-Perform code reviews
-Participate in software release and deployment activities managed under an agile software development approach
-Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications. Develops software update process for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.
-Trains junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.
-Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers.
-Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
-Displays expertise in process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design, and technical choices to internal audiences.
-Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Level

- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Field of Study

- Engineering, Computer Science

Years of Experience

- Generally requires 7-11 years related experience

Skills Needed:

-Experience in Java, Spring boot
-Experience in RESTful API and SOAP webservices.
-Experience in any of the following: Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes.
-Experience in code optimization and high-performance computing.
-Knowledge of networking protocols: HTTP/S, TCP, UDP
-Hands on devOps experience.
-Familiarity with microservice architecture and containerized deployment.
-Good current knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
-Experience in Test-driven development/test automation, continuous integration, and deployment automation
-Familiarity with distributed systems, asynchronous messaging, and network protocols.
-Familiarity with data serialization formats like XML, JSON and protocol buffers
-Knowledge of operational support tool technologies: Jenkins, ELK, Splunk, AppDynamics, newRelic

Compliance

Comcast is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications

Comcast

Philadelphia, PA

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, Theme Parks, and Sky segments. The Cable Communications segment offers cable services, including high-speed Internet, video, voice, and security and automation services to residential and business customers under the Xfinity name; and advertising services.

The Cable Networks segment operates national cable networks that provide various entertainment, news and information, and sports content; regional sports and news networks; international cable networks; and various digital properties, including brand-aligned Websites, as well as engages in the cable television studio production operations. 

The Broadcast Television segment operates NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, NBC and Telemundo local broadcast television stations, broadcast television studio production operations, and various digital properties. The Filmed Entertainment segment produces, acquires, markets, and distributes filmed entertainment under the Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features names. It also develops, produces, and licenses stage plays; and distributes filmed entertainment produced by third parties. The Theme Parks segment operates Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan.

The Sky segment offers direct-to-consumer services, such as video, high-speed Internet, voice, and wireless phone services; and content services comprising operating entertainment networks, the Sky News broadcast network, and Sky Sports networks. The company also provides a wireless phone service under the Xfinity Mobile name; and owns the Philadelphia Flyers, as well as the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Comcast Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

 

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