Senior Software Engineer - 3683
Comcast
Remote in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Comcast’s Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. 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
Job Description
DUTIES: Responsible for developing and conducting software test strategies and quality assurance practices for software that delivers interactive television over cable. Design, develop, debug and document the software systems powering our database management platform; participate in agile project planning, estimation and retrospectives; work with teammates to develop and refine system architecture and design; contribute to user interface design and development; collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; conduct analysis to determine integration needs; design new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications; develop software update process for existing applications; assist in the roll-out of software releases; train junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications; oversee the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports; keep current with technological developments within the industry; monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects; provide technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques; assist in tacking and evaluating performance metrics; ensure team delivers software on time, to specification, and within budget; work with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements; and serve as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers. Position is eligible for 100% remote work.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and five (5) years of experience coding in Python, TSQL and Angular or other UI solution; of which two (2) years of experience must include SQL Database Administration (Oracle, MSSQL or MySQL) managing production highly available MySQL systems in a large enterprise; of which one (1) year must include using Agile coding methodologies; scripting or development to improve SQL database operational coding in a micro service application dev architecture and highly available database architecture.
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.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Job Summary
Job Description
DUTIES: Responsible for developing and conducting software test strategies and quality assurance practices for software that delivers interactive television over cable. Design, develop, debug and document the software systems powering our database management platform; participate in agile project planning, estimation and retrospectives; work with teammates to develop and refine system architecture and design; contribute to user interface design and development; collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; conduct analysis to determine integration needs; design new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications; develop software update process for existing applications; assist in the roll-out of software releases; train junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications; oversee the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports; keep current with technological developments within the industry; monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects; provide technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques; assist in tacking and evaluating performance metrics; ensure team delivers software on time, to specification, and within budget; work with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements; and serve as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers. Position is eligible for 100% remote work.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and five (5) years of experience coding in Python, TSQL and Angular or other UI solution; of which two (2) years of experience must include SQL Database Administration (Oracle, MSSQL or MySQL) managing production highly available MySQL systems in a large enterprise; of which one (1) year must include using Agile coding methodologies; scripting or development to improve SQL database operational coding in a micro service application dev architecture and highly available database architecture.
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.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.