Backend Software Engineer

Comcast

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$109,759–$164,638 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $198k
This role $137k
$95k most similar roles pay here $244k

This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$225,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $137k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Comcast

Comcast is an American telecommunications and media conglomerate, providing cable TV, internet, and phone services under the Xfinity brand, and owning NBCUniversal.

Comcast currently has 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $137,369–$206,053 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) will join the App team to develop and integrate scalable solutions for programmatic advertising operations. This role involves designing software that supports APIs, support tools, and ad serving systems while addressing complex challenges within the software development life cycle. The engineer will be responsible for requirements analysis, troubleshooting technical issues, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure high-quality, reliable applications. Key technologies include Python, Django, PHP, Kubernetes, EKS, and AWS for managing production deployments at scale. The position focuses on building infrastructure to manage and execute digital real-time bidding campaigns within the advertising technology domain. Candidates should possess experience in creating RESTful APIs and a strong understanding of backend development to ensure system reliability and operational excellence across all integrated software components.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and integrate scalable software solutions to meet business needs and address complex challenges.
  • Build and maintain APIs, support tools, and ad serving systems for programmatic advertising operations.
  • Perform requirements analysis and customize applications to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Manage the software update process and coordinate roll-outs of new software releases.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues within software applications and backend systems.
  • Participate in code reviews to provide feedback and drive engineering best practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence and shared knowledge.
  • Conduct training sessions for operational staff on the use of internally developed applications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience working with Python and Django.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs using Django.
  • Experience with PHP.
  • Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and AWS for production deployments at scale.
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in the AdTech or advertising industry is preferred.

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