Senior Backend Software Engineer

Comcast

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$129,515–$194,273 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $169,162–$225,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $197k 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Backend Software Engineer

The Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) joins the App team within the Buyer Cloud division to support programmatic advertising operations. This role involves planning and designing new software and web applications, developing software update processes, and overseeing the documentation of all development activity. You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify technical requirements, integrate new applications, and provide guidance to other engineers. Key responsibilities include training junior developers, tracking performance metrics, and testing subsystems with the Quality Assurance team. The position requires proficiency in Python, Django, and PHP, along with experience in creating RESTful APIs and managing production deployments at scale using Kubernetes, EKS, and AWS. This role solves complex problems within the ad tech domain by maintaining services for digital real-time bidding campaigns.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop new software, web applications, and software update processes.
  • Analyze product requirements and determine technical integration needs with stakeholders.
  • Train junior software engineers and non-technical personnel on internal applications.
  • Oversee the creation of technical documentation, software designs, and evaluation plans.
  • Track and evaluate performance metrics to ensure projects meet specifications and budgets.
  • Test and evaluate systems, subsystems, and components in coordination with Quality Assurance.
  • Present and defend architectural and technical design choices to internal and external audiences.
  • Act as a technical liaison for outside vendors and customers.

What we're looking for

  • 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
  • 4+ years of experience working with Python and Django.
  • Experience creating and developing RESTful APIs using Django.
  • Experience with PHP.
  • Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and AWS owning production deployments at scale for critical backend services.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • AdTech or Advertising experience (preferred).

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