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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

Job Description
Position available with Universal Media, LLC in CIEC (Comcast India Engineering Center) as a Software Engineer (Backend). Provide backend software development as part of an Agile Scrum team in the LPS Engineering group within Corporate Technology at Universal. This includes participating in project implementation design and development activities to support the successful business adoption of the new solution, and the ongoing production support and enhancement post go-live. This role requires a strong understanding of frontend software development principles and proven experience in design and delivery of high-quality user interfaces that meet overall business requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform backend software development activities based out of CIEC in close coordination with the Agile development team members in the U.S. and the CIECPragmatically implement technically sound solutions according to technical designsEngage as part of an Agile scrum software development team, contributing to scrum ceremonies and collaborating with product owners and other engineersIdentify and communicate risks and key decisions in a timely mannerUpdate architectural diagrams, runbooks, and documentation to support the teamEnsure unit testing coverage is sufficient to provide a quality user experienceCollaborate and engage with teammates, learn from Sr. Software EngineersWillingness to work off business hours and weekends as required for production support when issues ariseFoster a culture of excellence within the development team by engaging in code reviews and adhering to best practices in team standardsTroubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis and remediate with some support from Sr. EngineersSolicit feedback and iteratively enhance the productImplement Infrastructure as Code according to established patterns, improving as you implementMaintain the ORM and Data Access LayerImplement and maintain RESTful services in AWSImplement batch services to handle scheduled and event-driven tasks

Qualifications

Technical Skills

Education focus degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline with an information technology focus, or an equivalent combination of education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Experience as a Software Engineer (Backend) in more than 4 projects, with
5+ years of backend software development hands-on experience.Experience in backend and middleware solutions and familiarity with topics such as API, compute, queueing, message streaming, application-level networking, and securityProficiency in Typescript and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with familiarity with design principles such as SOLID, YAGNI, DRY, etc.Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and ability to solve technical problemsFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code and automated release management required (AWS CDK or CloudFormation a plus)Familiarity with relational databases: querying, basic administration, development, etc. (PostgreSQL preferred)Familiarity with a Publcdkic Cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)AWS certifications are a big plus

Tool and Methodology Proficiency

Proficiency with Git tooling required (GitHub preferred)Proficiency with VS Code preferred (adaptability and willingness to use VS Code required)Proficiency working with REST APIs and understanding of OAuth flows (Postman a plus)Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices

Other Skills

Ability to work well within a team environment, experience working remotely with widely distributed teams a plusAbility to work independently, demonstrating initiative and self-motivationStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders

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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