Comcast Cybersecurity: Principal Engineer

Comcast’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. 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). Some roles can work virtual full-time if they are not near a Tech Hub, but that is dependent upon the needs of the position and amount of collaboration required. 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. Job Description Responsibilities: Design client-side and server-side architecture Develop and handle highly efficient data pipelines, databases, and applications. Ensuring designs and architectural directions are consistent and documented following SDLC standard methodologies. Write effective APIs following design and security principles. Processing and maintaining data in a secured environment. Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines). Need to have both manual and automated testing process. Possess the ability to rapidly grasp new technologies and abstractions and apply them in a meaningful way. Experienced in interpreting project requirements and technical specifications. Minimum Requirements: - Degree in Computer Science, technical field, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 5 Plus years of experience in Python Programming. At least 4 to 5 years significant experience with application development and deployment following the full software development lifecycle. Knowledge in OOP’s and modular application development and application development documentation. Proficient in any one database in both SQL and NO-SQL. Good Problem Solving and debugging skills. API development, deployment, and integration experience including but not limited to REST APIs. Experience with cloud technologies and services such as AWS (EC2/API GATEWAY/S3), Azure etc. Work experience with Linux operating system. Experience with version control, GIT preferred. Handle infrastructure resources (load balancers, web servers, etc.) setup, configuration, and automation including configuration management tools. Preferred Skills: At least 2 years of experience in any data engineering python frameworks like Pandas/Pyspark. Experience with front-end technologies such as Angular and web development languages including but not limited to HTML, XML, JSON, etc. Experience with Python libraries including SciPy, NumPy, ML libraries etc. Experience with container technologies such as Docker. Experience with C/C++. Experience in any analytical tools like Splunk/Kibana. Core Responsibilities Collaborates with project collaborators to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to resolve integration needs. Crafts 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. Coordinates the researching, writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports. Assists with technical leadership throughout the design process and assists in mentorship with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide mentor for Software Development Engineers. Assists in supervising and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget. Works with Quality Assurance team to resolve if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems and components. 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 vital. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Employees at all levels are encouraged to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Be responsible for the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them detailed digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be hard-working learners, users and advocates of our radical 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 growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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 10 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. 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