Job Summary
In this role, you’ll contribute to designing, building, and optimizing systems that are central to how millions of customers access video content. You’ll work alongside top engineering talent to roll out robust, scalable solutions that support both current and next-generation video platforms. Your work will directly impact the time it takes to deliver new features to market, improve platform resiliency, and eliminate customer-facing issues. Some of the key challenges you'll help solve include scaling VOD ingest platforms to handle millions of video and ad files, transforming metadata to support Comcast’s X1 platform and partner needs, and building pipelines to transcode, encrypt, package, and distribute video content. You'll also have opportunities to work directly with external customers to enable service syndication and content origination. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to deepen their impact, grow within a high-performing DevOps culture, and help shape the future of video delivery at Comcast.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.Automates / Tests solutions to a wide range of difficult applications, problems or proceduresDefine and manage processes to facilitate user acceptance testing events, including demos, test execution and defect managementProvide input into end user and production support processes based on testing resultsMonitor defects and issues reported via production support to continuously improve testing processesCreate and maintain project deliverables to ensure test plans, scripts, acceptance criteria, results, defect logs, etc. are thoroughly and consistently documented using standard templates and centralized repositoryDisplays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in 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.Required Qualifications:
Highly skilled in Java development and scripting languages such as Python or RubyProficient with cloud platforms, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS)Proven capability in implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.Demonstrated ability to independently debug complex systems and effectively communicate root cause analyses to engineering teamsStrong experience in developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, system and performance testingProven ability to design, develop, and maintain automated tests and test plans for APIsExperience with test frameworks such as Cucumber, JUnit, and TestNG“Nice to Have” Qualifications:
Knowledge of Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies is a plusStrong troubleshooting skills across networking, Linux systems, and application layersAbility to support on call production incidentsExperience working in Agile / DevOps teamsDisclaimer:
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 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
API Testing; Cloud Platform; Java; Scripting Languages; Cucumber Testing Framework; Backend Testing
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $114,985.89 - $172,478.83
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
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 to eligible employees. 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.
Education
Some College Coursework
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years