Senior Backend Engineer

Comcast

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$148,028–$222,043 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Similar $196k
This role $185k
$138k most similar roles pay here $243k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $171,337–$220,006 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $196k 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 84 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer (Python or PHP) joins the Beeswax organization to build a high-availability advertising platform capable of processing millions of transactions per second. In this role, you will plan and design new software and web applications, oversee development documentation, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring projects meet technical specifications and budgets. You will manage complex trade-offs in distributed systems architecture and develop robust API contracts to handle massive data flows. The core technology stack includes Python, Django, and PHP, with specific requirements for building RESTful APIs and managing production deployments using Kubernetes, EKS, and AWS. This position addresses the challenge of creating scalable, high-performance backend services within the adtech domain. You will also collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, track performance metrics, and serve as a technical liaison for external vendors and customers.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop new software, web applications, and RESTful APIs using Python and Django.
  • Manage production deployments at scale for critical backend services using Kubernetes and AWS.
  • Oversee the creation of technical documentation, including software designs, test results, and manuals.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior software engineers.
  • Track performance metrics to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to test systems and ensure they meet technical specifications.
  • Present and defend architectural and design choices to both internal and external audiences.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 4+ 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.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in the AdTech industry is preferred.

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