Philadelphia, PA, 19133, USA
5 days ago
Backend Java Engineer
Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.) **Job Summary** The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience. The Comcast Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT) organization is a highly agile, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers. Comcast as one of the largest Internet service providers in the country maintains a very large and complex network consisting of millions of individual devices and components. As this network grows and evolves over time it’s crucial to have visibility into its health and bottlenecks which are critical to keeping our services online and customers happy. Our team NetIQ (Network Intelligence Quotient) plays an important role in this ecosystem as we have been tasked with providing this network visibility and monitoring capabilities to trigger and take action on problems that plague our network. As more and more network operation teams move away from “eyes on glass” style of network monitoring and embrace more real time data driven ticketing models, the scope and importance of this team’s contributions will only keep growing. As targeted focus is being put into improving event correlations across different layers of the network we find ourselves well on our way to realizing our goals of a self healing network which responds to network events and takes corrective actions seamlessly. So come join us and help build the next generation of network monitoring tools and be a part of this very exciting transformational phase of the company. **Job Description** **What You’ll Do:** + Design, develop, test, debug and document new and existing software and or applications for real-times communication services. + Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and business requirements. + Write code to create robust and scalable applications. + Understanding of testing practices: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End Functional Testing, Failure testing. + Strong technical expertise and troubleshooting skills for large scale enterprise systems and software. + 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. + Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports. **What You’ll Need:** + Strong Java/Spring Boot programming background and AWS experience is required. + Experience developing service-oriented architectures and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability. + Proficient in OO concepts and patterns. + Must have an understanding of RESTful Web Services. + Good understanding concepts of multi-threading, cache, memory management, Java Virtual Machine. + Experience with source control systems (GitHub, SVN, etc.), continuous integration and deployment tools (Jenkins, Concourse CI). + Comfortable with operating systems like LINUX/UNIX. + A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for code quality that follows best practices + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to work as part of cross-functional teams. **Additional Preferred Qualifications** + Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and similar network protocols is a plus. + Understanding of network devices, switches and routers is a plus. + Experience with JUnit, Mockito, package management tools like maven or Gradle. + Excellent communication and organizational skills and with Agile Software Development Life Cycle. **_This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future._** **About Our Perks & Benefits** We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated. Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees: + Medical & Dental + 401(k) Savings Plan + Generous paid time off + Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages. + Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet. + Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms. Learn more at https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits ( https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits ) **Reasonable Accommodation:** We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. **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. **Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.** 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. **Skills:** Amazon Web Services (AWS); Object-Oriented Programming (OOP); Java; Spring Boot Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. 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 compensation and benefits summary (https://jobs.comcast.com/benefits) on our careers site for more details. **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. **Relevant Work Experience** 10 Years +, 5-7 Years, 2-5 Years, 0-2 Years, 15 Years +, 7-10 Years **Job Family Group:** Engineering
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