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Job Summary

Are you passionate about building optimized, scalable, and modular software solutions? We're seeking a Backend Developer Engineer II to join our innovative team. If you have proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js, along with a good understanding of database management systems, including relational databases and NoSQL databases, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of our backend development efforts, with a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable solutions to our customers.

Job Description

Who we are: 

The Unified Communications Engineering organization at Comcast innovates, develops, delivers, and operates voice and unified communications products to our commercial customers. As a member of this team, you will be part of a high-performance engineering organization focused on providing the most reliable, secure, and high-quality experience at scale to our customers. Our teams achieve this outcome by continuously improving our products utilizing modern DevSecOps practices in an end-to-end approach. Our culture focuses on constant learning, embracing diversity, fostering inclusivity, empowering individuals, dynamic collaboration, and promoting open communications.  Comcast voice and unified communications products set the standard in a highly competitive marketplace, and it is through our technology driven approach that we achieve the best customer experience for our products.   

Responsibilities:

• Utilize your expertise in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js to develop and code backend components for our applications.

• Connect applications to other web services, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement optimized, scalable, and modular software solutions.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of container-based architectures, leveraging technologies like Docker and Docker Swarm.

• Build real-time, large-scale, low-latency distributed systems to meet the needs of our growing customer base.

• Work closely with CI/CD pipelines and embrace GitOps principles to streamline development and deployment processes.

• Apply your deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and patterns to architect robust and maintainable backend systems.

• Embrace open-source technologies and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices.

• Demonstrate great interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Maintain a strong attention to detail and stay highly organized in a fast-paced environment.

  Required Skillsets:

• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.

• Good understanding of database management systems, including relational databases and NoSQL databases.

  Preferred Skillsets :

• 2+ years of experience with backend development using Python or Java.

• 1+ year of experience working with ReactJS.

• Experience with unit testing tools such as TestNG, Mocha/JS, Junit.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyzes and determines integration needs.

• Evaluates and plans software designs, test results and technical manuals.

• Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.

• Programs new software, web applications and supports new applications under development and the customization of current applications.

• Edits and reviews technical requirements documentation.

• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.

• Displays knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.

• Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills.

• Displays in-depth 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.

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.

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 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, genetic information, 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

2-5 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 (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.