Junior Backend Software Engineer

Comcast

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$93,016–$139,524 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $116k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 64 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,850–$204,799 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Junior Backend Software Engineer

Junior Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) - Chicago - ONSITE 2X Week- FreeWheel joins the App team to support APIs, support tools, and ad serving systems. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating backend solutions to solve moderately complex technical challenges within the Buyer Cloud product area. You will contribute throughout the Software Development Life Cycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and application integration. Key responsibilities include writing efficient code, implementing unit and integration testing frameworks, documenting software processes, and troubleshooting issues to enhance performance. You will utilize Python or PHP while applying engineering best practices and methodologies. The role requires collaboration with teammates and Quality Assurance to maintain high engineering standards for programmatic advertising operations and real-time bidding campaigns.

What you'll do

  • Write and maintain efficient Python code for backend software components following engineering best practices.
  • Design and develop new software applications that align with specific business objectives.
  • Implement unit and integration testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software validation.
  • Analyze integration needs and plan system architecture to meet technical specifications.
  • Troubleshoot software issues and provide resolutions to improve application performance.
  • Document the software development process, including design and deployment procedures for knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure applications meet all technical requirements and specifications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
  • 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Proficiency in Python for backend development.
  • Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, testing, and deployment.
  • Ability to design, develop, and integrate backend solutions for complex technical challenges.
  • Skills in implementing testing frameworks, including unit and integration tests.
  • Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn.
  • Proficiency in software development.

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