Comcast’s Technology & Product 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.

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. Provides guidance and support to other Engineers. 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.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product andtechnical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.

  • Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development, and customizes current applications. Develops software update processes for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.

  • Trains junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.- Oversees the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports.

  • Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews iterature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.

  • Assists with technical leadership throughout the design process and assists in guidance with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques. Serves as a guide mentor for Software Development Engineers.

  • Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification, and within budget.

  • Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems, and components.

  • Acts as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and/or customers.

  • Presents and defends architectural, design, and technical choices to nternal and external audiences.

  • 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) as necessary.

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

-Deep knowledge on network topology, network security and load balancing architecture.

-Experience with high available, active-active, and disaster-recovery enterprise application architecture.

-Experience with Agile/Scrum/DevOps development methodologies and tools designed for them such as Rally etc.

-Reasonable amount of knowledge of Java development/deployment/runtime environment.

-Experience with scripting for application support using Puppet, Python, Shell, Perl or similar languages.

-Deep knowledge of Weblogic and other web servers is required, with strong knowledge of JMS

-Working knowledge of several continuous integration/automation tools Ansible, Chef, Jenkins and GOCD

-Experience deploying applications on the servers using a configuration management tool such as puppet, Ansible, etc.

-Experience of OpenStack, Cloud Foundry or other Cloud computing and virtualization concepts.

-Experience with system monitoring Nagios, Wily, AppDynamics

-Good knowledge of debugging network related issues using wireshark or tcpdump is a plus.

Job Specification:

  • Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

  • Computer Science, Engineering

  • Generally requires 11+ years related experience

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

Desired Skills and Experience