Junior Backend Software Engineer

Comcast

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$93,016–$139,524 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $116k
$77k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $156,262–$216,044 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $116k versus about $186k 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 89 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $139,609–$201,773 across 66 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Junior Backend Software Engineer

Junior Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) will join the App team to develop backend solutions that support business needs and solve moderately complex technical challenges. Working within the Buyer Cloud product area, this role focuses on building and maintaining services for setting up, configuring, managing, monitoring, and executing DSP digital real-time bidding campaigns. The engineer will contribute across the entire software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, coding, testing, deployment, and application integration. Day-to-day responsibilities involve writing efficient code, implementing unit and integration test frameworks, documenting processes, and troubleshooting issues to improve performance. The role requires proficiency in Python or PHP, along with core competencies in collaboration, willingness to learn, and software development. This position specifically supports the engineering of APIs, support tools, and ad serving systems to enable scalable programmatic advertising operations.

What you'll do

  • Write and maintain efficient Python code for backend software components following engineering best practices.
  • Design and develop new software applications aligned with specific business objectives.
  • Implement unit and integration testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software validation.
  • Analyze system architecture and integration needs to meet technical specifications.
  • Troubleshoot software issues and provide resolutions to improve application performance.
  • Document the software development process, including design and deployment procedures.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain engineering standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
  • 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Proficiency in Python for backend development.
  • Ability to design, develop, and integrate backend solutions for complex technical challenges.
  • Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including testing and deployment.
  • Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to perform software troubleshooting and ensure high-quality code standards.

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