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Sr. Software Engineer

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Digital Workplace Technology – Sr. Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and operations of workplace solutions used globally by NBCUniversal employees and partners. The solutions span across a portfolio of applications including CMS, workflow systems, mobile first employee experience, and end user support. This Senior Engineer role is a developer role focused on applying software engineering mindset. This technical role is expected to apply a software engineering mindset to system administration topics elevating the availability, reliability, and security of solutions while reducing operational costs.

 

Specific solutions include:

  • Web Solutions in Python (Django or Flask)

  • Cloud Technologies (AWS or Azure)

  • Front end development (ReactJS or NextJS)

  • Bots development (Teams, SPO, Power Platform)

  • Design, maintain Content Management Systems

 

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Design, develop, maintain content/workflow driven sites.

  • Lead system development using Python to build available, scalable, and secure back-end web services and customer-facing APIs. Design features that extend from the application user interface to underlying APIs.

  • Supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update process for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.

  • Leverage low code for content management and application development.

  • Lead software development cycle driven by agile methodology.

  • Participate in peer code review, work with technical partners to evaluate trade studies, solution designs, build vs. buy.

  • Researches, writes, and edits documentation and technical requirements, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.

  • Support technical support engineers with high-level and escalated customer issues.

  • Support legacy systems in production and re-writing these in Python as well as migrating them to cloud systems in AWS or Azure with the goal of retiring all legacy applications to support better business processes.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BS/MS degree in computer science or related field.

  • Development experience in web technologies, e.g. React or NextJS, Python, etc.

  • Strong JavaScript/TypeScript coding skills.

  • Excellent problem solving, design, coding, and debugging skills.

  • Advanced proficiency with database design (MySQL, PostgreSQL).

  • Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture such as XML, SOAP, REST, JSON, and other Web Services technologies.

  • Knowledge on HTML5 & CSS.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally to stakeholders and engineers.

  • Ability to execute within a fast-paced agile process.

  • Experience with Cloud Services AWS, Microsoft Azure.

  • Must be motivated, independent, and self-sufficient. Able to receive an assigned task and see it through to completion with minimal supervision.

  • Experience collaborating with the stakeholders, producing systems flows, data models, work processes, and wireframes.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and supporting large scale applications and services

  • Knowledge of MongoDB and other NoSQL databases

  • Understanding of Python multi-threading model and multi-process architectures preferred

  • Working knowledge of AWS cloud technologies (Lambda) and the Boto3 library preferred

  • Experience with at least one web framework, such as Django or Flask, preferred

  • Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships in support of delivering enterprise-wide solutions.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $155,000. 

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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