Comcast is looking to solve the problem of scaling Video On Demand (VOD) ingest platforms to handle millions of video and ad files, transforming metadata to support Comcast’s X1 platform and partner needs, and building pipelines to transcode, encrypt, package, and distribute video content.
Requirements
- Excellent proficiency in Java development and scripting languages such as Python or Ruby
- Experience with cloud platforms, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS) - S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS
- RESTful API design and implementation
- Microservices architecture
- Unit & Integration Testing (JUnit, TestNG)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including build and deployment automation (e.g., using Concourse, Jenkins or similar tools)
- Demonstrated ability to independently debug complex systems and effectively communicate root cause analysis to leadership
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
- Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
- Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
- Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
- Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
- Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.
- Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
Other
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Some College Coursework
- 5-7 Years of relevant work experience
- Ability to support on call production incidents.
- This position is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.
