Comcast

Software Development Engineer

Posted on: 26 Feb 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. 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

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.

* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Team Culture:

* We value usable and working solutions now over a perfect solution later

* We value diversity of opinion over group consensus

* We value being able to pursue a plan together over everyone agreeing that the plan is the best

* * We value context and responsibility over management visibility and direction

* We start from the assumption that someone, somewhere has already figured out a solution to this problem; we value using their results over rediscovering them ourselves

* We value actively and humbly seeking and appreciating honest feedback over preserving our egos

* We value making decisions with research and reason over tradition or fear; we are fans of the scientific method

Technical Responsibilities:

* Develop User facing applications for TV and STB Platforms in the Lightning JavaScript framework

* Develop back end microservices in Java and Nodejs.

* Embrace a DevOps culture and build CI/CD pipelines using Concourse to deploy applications and services.

* Embrace test automation using a TDD philosophy and assist in building supporting tools and frameworks for test automation.

* Work on monitoring solutions to track application performance in the field.

* Report status through JIRA tickets and track work effectively

* Work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks across projects

* Collaborate with our technical operations teams to provide outstanding customer service

Nice to have:

* Minimum 5 years experience as an SDE with focus on full stack of web applications

* Experience extensive JavaScript front end, async, promises etc.

* Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress and Selenium

* Experience with Nodejs is highly desirable.

* Experience testing REST Microservices, written in Java and Nodejs.

* Experience with AWS Services such as Lambda, ECS, EC2, Fargate, S2, DocDB, Cloudfront, API Gateway and S3.

* Experience with the Metrological Lightning JavaScript framework is a plus.

* Driven and able to work independently, adapting to change quickly.

* A growth mindset with a desire to learn and bring new technologies to the table.

* Good communication skills and ability to work in a high perform.

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

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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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