Sr Python Developer

Comcast's Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. Because our employees are our most valuable asset, we offer a flexible working environment to balance the need to work independently wherever you choose, with days that require collaboration at one of our offices. Our roles primarily reside inside or around one of our Tech Hubs (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, Denver, Austin, Silicon Valley, Washington DC/N. Virginia).

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Oversees the documentation of all development activity. Trains non-technical personnel. Assists with tracking performance metrics. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Job Description

We are looking for a credible Python Developer with experience using AWS and serverless technologies. The candidate must have a strong understanding of python best practices, background in writing well-structured code including unit tests and integration tests. Willing to work with programmatic tools for CI/CD deployment pipelines following a microservices' architecture.

The role will include responsibility to build new microservices, adapt current microservices, and work with front and back-end clients from design through implementation, deployment, and production support.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project collaborators 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. Develops software update process for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.
• Trains junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.
• Leads all aspects of the researching, writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
• Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. 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 mentorship with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level engineers.
• Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures team delivers software on time, to specification and within budget.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• Displays expertise in knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts and skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
• Displays expertise in process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Ability to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as vital.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

• Initiative - Deals with problems as they arise, focusing energy and resources on those situations until resolved; identifies new opportunities and takes action; takes on new responsibilities when needed.

• Results Focus - Can be counted on to meet or exceed goals; pushes self and others for results; is a detailed worker who can be relied upon to handle unforeseen obstacles.

• Customer Focus - Meets internal and external customer expectations; delivers upon commitments; build customer confidence; follows through on requests gaining trust and respect.

• Ethics/Integrity - Is seen as a direct, candid individual; adheres to appropriate core values at all times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what they preaches.

• Required Skills:

* 7-10 years programming experience

* 5+ years Python experience (preferably used as the primary language in last job)

* Has created and deployed serverless services

Solid understanding of the following:

• AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, Kinesis, ELK)
• GIT/Github
• CI/CD (Concourse and Jenkins)
• Docker
• * Must have excellent communication skills
  * Experience working in an Agile, scrum-based team
  * Experience writing unit & integration tests

Preferred Skills:

• Experience performing code review and responding positively to feedback
• Experience with Pylint and Code coverage measures.
• Must be self-motivated with a drive for knowledge and innovation. Has an expectation that tools and technologies used will change and focus on innovative.
• Willing to take ownership of individual services and work to support and improve them in production

• Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be hard-working learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new insights!
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Get results and growth!
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• 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.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While 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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

7-10 Years

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