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Form of workComcast'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. Because our employees are our most valuable asset, we offer a flexible working environment to balance the need to work independently wherever you choose, with days that require collaboration at one of our offices. Our roles primarily reside inside or around one of our Tech Hubs (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, Denver, Austin, Silicon Valley, Washington DC/N. Virginia).
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
Responsibilities:
Hands-on building of ETL pipelines using our internal framework written in Java
Hands-on solutioning of real time REST APIs or other solutions for streaming data from Graph
Modify existing application code or interfaces or build new application components from detailed requirements.
Analysis of requirements, support of the design, development of the code, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of those programs and interfaces. Documentation of the work is essential
Participation in most aspects of programming and application development, including file design, update, storage, and retrieval
Enhance processes to resolve operational problems and add new functions taking into consideration schedule, resource constraints, process complexity, dependencies, assumptions and application structure
Ability to maintain the developed solution on an on-going basis is essential
Ability to follow the existing development methodology and coding standards, and ensure compliance with the internal and external regulatory requirements
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
Document design and data flow for existing and new applications being built.
Co-ordinate with multiple different teams QA, Operations and other development team within the organization.
Testing methods, including unit and integration testing (JUnit, JMock)
Ability to integrate with large teams, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
Utilization of software configuration management tools
Code deployment and code versioning tools
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferably with Computer Science background.
At least 5+ years of experience implementing complex ETL pipelines preferably with Spark toolset.
Demonstrated ability with Java particularly within the data space.
Experience writing complex SQL and ETL processes.
Excellent coding and design skills, particularly in Java/Scala and Python and or Java.
Experience in UNIX (AIX) , UNIX Scripting
Experience in JAVA, J2EE, EJB, JavaBeans, JavaScript, servlets, JDBC, struts, Hibernate
Experience working with large data volumes, including processing, transforming and transporting large-scale data
Experience in AWS technologies such as EC2, Redshift, Cloud formation, EMR, AWS S3, AWS Analytics required.
Big data related AWS technologies like HIVE, Presto, Hadoop required.
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborates with project partners. Conducts analysis to resolve 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, 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.
- Knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
- Ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
- Project management skills.
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 flawless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be hardworking learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking 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 insights.
- 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.
- Get results and drive 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.
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.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
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.
