Senior Software Engineer - Tier 2 - Reston, VA Hybrid
Company: Comcast Corporation
Location: Reston
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad
platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by
premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we're
making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all
screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we
have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around
the world.Job SummaryThe Software Engineer (Tier-2) is responsible
for the availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change
management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning
for the FreeWheel platforms. The Sr. Software Engineer will engage
in designing, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed
systems and be able to debug and optimize code and automate routine
tasks. The Software Engineer will be part of a team consisting of a
healthy mix between software and technology infrastructure
backgrounds. The Software Engineer will provide subject matter
expertise, resolve complex break/fix scenarios and engage broader
teams as necessary; partner with engineering, vendors and client
services to deliver successful technical solutions. Works with
limited supervision and direction while executing associated
functions and responsibilities. The Software Engineer will follow
operational practices and independently determines/develops
approaches for non-routine solutions.Job DescriptionCore
Responsibilities
- Proficient coding, debugging, and troubleshooting skills to
resolve complex technical issues
- Experience in developing automation tools and scripts to
streamline processes
- Knowledge of cybersecurity practices, including vulnerability
management, secure configurations, and incident response
- Familiarity with software release cycles and ability to
collaborate with developers on design, planning, testing, and
monitoring
- Experience supporting and ensuring smooth operations during
critical live events
- Strong analytical skills for product testing, evaluation, and
deployment
- Understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles and ability
to contribute to design and implementation
- Aptitude to identify process improvements and work closely with
engineering teams and vendors
- In-depth knowledge of process design, client-server
technologies, and internal processes
- Ability to follow and promote adherence to Engineering
Operations procedures and best practicesEmployees at all levels are
expected to:
- Proficient data analytics skills and ability to apply advanced
techniques with tools like pivot tables
- Extensive experience in coding and providing technical
solutions for complex problems
- Expertise in developing and debugging server-side applications
or web services using languages like Python, Go, ROR, C/C++, or
Java
- In-depth knowledge of database structures and SQL
- Significant experience working with cloud environments,
particularly AWS
- Hands-on experience with AWS services like VPC, subnets,
network ACLs, security groups, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, Lambda
- Proficiency with SDLC tools like Containers, Kubernetes,
Docker, Ansible, Jenkins, Git
- Strong Linux administration, network security, and system
infrastructure skills
- Strong communication skills when client interaction is
needed
- Detail oriented, flexible and work well in a global
teamDisclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is
not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications.Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity
workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by
applicable law.Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class
Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should
connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and
should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we
provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools,
that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help
support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big
milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the on our
careers site for more details.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile
possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may
consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and
experience, or who have extensive related professional
experience.Relevant Work Experience5-7 Years
Keywords: Comcast Corporation, Sterling , Senior Software Engineer - Tier 2 - Reston, VA Hybrid, IT / Software / Systems , Reston, Virginia
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