Comcast

Data Engineer 3 - Virtual

Comcast$78K — $185K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Data Engineering.
  • Proficient in Python and SQL; knowledge of PySpark is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake preferred.
  • Familiar with data lake architectures, especially Delta Lake and Apache Iceberg.
  • Understanding of AWS cloud services and architectures.
  • Relevance of Data Warehouse modeling paradigms is helpful.
  • Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer Associate and Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build scalable data pipelines for extensive data processing.
  • Develop complex ETL workflows using Databricks Delta Live Tables.
  • Implement robust data lake architectures with open table formats.
  • Enforce best practices to ensure data quality and integrity.
  • Lead observability and monitoring initiatives across pipelines.
  • Collaborate with teams for optimal data sourcing and processing.
  • Document data flows, architectures, and lineage effectively.

Benefits

  • Array of best-in-class benefits for physical, financial, and emotional support.
  • Personalized tools and expert guidance for employee needs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • A culture that emphasizes inclusion and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Looking for a skilled Data Engineer with expertise in SQL and Python experienced in building large-scale data pipelines using Apache Spark and designing robust data architectures on AWS. The ideal applicant will have hands-on experience and curiosity to learn and develop skills in data lake architectures, open table formats (Delta Lake), and modern data platforms delivery self-service analytics for large number of users. If you are a problem solver, a data platform enthusiast, and someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, this is an opportunity for you!

Job Description

What you can expect to do as part of this role

  • Architect, design, and build high-performance, scalable data pipelines that support large-scale data processing needs.


  • Develop complex Big Data ETL workflows using modern frameworks such as Databricks Delta Live Tables (DLT).


  • Design and implement robust data lake architectures, including open table formats such as Delta Lake and Apache Iceberg.


  • Define, promote, and enforce data engineering best practices to ensure data quality, integrity, reliability, and performance.


  • Lead the implementation of observability and monitoring across pipelines, including data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management.


  • Contribute to peer reviews, knowledge sharing, production support, incident resolution, and change management activities.


  • Adhere to code management and version control best practices across all development workflows.


  • Produce high-quality documentation including data flows, lineage diagrams, and architecture details, aligned to data engineering documentation standards.


  • Ensure comprehensive code coverage through the creation of unit and integration tests, following test-driven development (TDD) principles.


  • Own critical components of large-scale batch ETL systems and clearly articulate data models and design decisions to Product, Engineering, and Leadership stakeholders.


  • Manage multiple priorities effectively, balancing long-term architectural direction with immediate business needs.


  • Build advanced semantic layers and support the creation of customer-facing self-service analytics solutions.


  • Exercise independent judgment and discretion in handling complex and impactful technical decisions.


  • Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance, with flexibility to work nights, weekends, or variable schedules as required.


  • Demonstrate strong understanding of semantic layer technologies such as Looker, Tab, Snowflake, and Databricks.


  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Things that will come in handy:

  • Experience in Data Engineering.


  • Proficient in Python, PySpark. Good grasp on SQL.


  • Hands-on experience in Databricks and/or Snowflake is preferred


  • Data Warehouse modeling paradigms


  • Understanding of Cloud based architectures. We use AWS.


  • Problem solving skills


  • Certifications


  • AWS Certified Developer Associate


  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate


  • SnowPro Advanced: Data Engineer


Responsibilities:

  • Designing and constructing data architectures and pipelines to standardize, transform, and ensure the integrity of data for business insights
  • Guaranteeing data quality throughout the ingestion, processing, and loading phases, with a focus on maintaining high standards
  • Engineering robust ingestion frameworks for a variety of data types, while monitoring and reporting on data quality
  • Developing accessible methods for data consumption, including APIs, database views, and data extracts for user applications
  • Implementing data solutions on multiple platforms such as Kubernetes, Teradata, and cloud services like AWS and Databricks
  • Selecting appropriate data storage platforms based on data sensitivity, privacy requirements, and access needs
  • Mastering data lineage and applying transformation rules for effective change management and issue resolution
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine data sourcing and processing, ensuring optimal data quality and efficiency
  • Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing 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 ideas.
  • 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.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
  • 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.

Skills
Change Management, Collaboration, Data Processing, Data Quality, Problem Resolution

Compensation
National Pay Range: $78,966.34 USD-$185,077.36 USD Illinois Pay Range: $83,901.74 USD - $162,868.08 USD Colorado Pay Range: $88,837.13 USD - $170,271.17 USD Hawaii Pay Range: $103,643.32 USD - $155,464.99 USD Washington DC Pay Range: $113,514.12 USD - $170,271.17 USD Maryland Pay Range: $93,772.53 USD - $170,271.17 USD Minnesota Pay Range: $88,837.13 USD - $155,464.99 USD New York Pay Range: $93,772.53 USD - $185,077.36 USD Washington Pay Range: $88,837.13 USD - $177,674.27 USD New Jersey Pay Range: $98,707.93 USD - $177,674.27 USD Vermont Pay Range: $93,772.53 USD - $148,061.89 USD Massachusetts Pay Range: $98,707.93 USD - $177,674.27 USD Virginia Pay Range: $88,837.13 USD - $170,271.17 USD Maine Pay Range: $88,837.13 USD - $148,061.89 USD California Pay Range: $88,837.13 USD - $164,513.21

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within the posted range for this role at the time of posting dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. 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 on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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)

Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years

About Comcast

FreeWheel manages the economics of content for the enterprise class of entertainment, offering technical infrastructure for revenue rights management and business operations, wrapped in advisory services. They offer advertising sales rights, display, video, mobile ad management, contract management, professional content, ad serving, reporting, analytics, technology, services, advisory services, business operations, programmatic advertising, advertising marketplace, and linear, and online advertising.

Comcast Careers

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31,000 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$10.5 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$103.5 billion
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