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. Documents all development activity. Assists with training non-technical personnel. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

Comcasts Product & Technology division is looking for a self-motivated, Full stack engineer to contribute to the design and development of X1 for XFINITY TV (www.xfinity.com/x1), the companys flagship video product and customer experience! Are you interested in operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Our team challenges ourselves to be the best video product on the market, and were seeking a results-oriented engineer who has a passion for building highly scalable, distributed, cloud-native systems!

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop features for the cloud-based DVR Scheduling application and middleware modules that power X1 and Xfinity Stream DVR features.
* Participate in product design discussions, code reviews with other developers and engineering managers
* Perform troubleshooting and debugging of routine issues
* Take ownership and become Subject Matter Expert (SME) of a module.
* Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment using agile methodologies

Core Responsibilities

* Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
* Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
* Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
* Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
* Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
* 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 in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
* Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
* Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, project management skills.
* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Requirements:

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or equivalent field of study) from an accredited university
* Proven experience building enterprise scale software applications in Java
* Solid understanding of Spring Boot services
* Experience with multi-threaded applications, memory management and performance tuning
* Prior experience working on public cloud solutions like AWS or Azure.
* Strong understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (Microservices) with scalability, performance and reliability issues
* Experience working in DevOps environment with exposure to tools like Jenkins or Concourse
* Passion for working in technology as proven by personal project work, open-source contributions, personal websites or participation in tech communities
* Experience with high level programming and scripting languages like Bash, Perl, Python or Ruby
* Experience in NoSQL databases like Cassandra/Scylla/MongoDB

Employees at all levels are expected 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 & diversity.
* Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

* This 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 is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years