Comcast

Lead Software Engineer - Golang/Kubernetes - Freewheel

Comcast$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in Software Engineering or Platform Engineering fields.
  • Strong programming skills in Go and Python.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes architecture and production operations.
  • Proven experience in designing large-scale cloud-native platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud services like AWS or OCI.
  • Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code best practices.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD, GitOps, and automated deployment techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of software and web applications aligned with user needs.
  • Integrate new systems with an emphasis on scalability and security.
  • Mentor team members and facilitate technical training for growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful application integration.
  • Lead peer programming sessions and design sprints to foster innovation.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of development activities.
  • Monitor application performance metrics and drive enhancements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support to care for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • Personalized benefits to align with individual needs during significant life milestones.
  • Expert guidance and tools available to assist in daily life and career development.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
This job entails leading the development of software and web applications in line with business and user needs. It involves integrating new systems, emphasizing scalability and security, and improving performance. The role includes mentoring and technical training to build a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities also cover collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating vital documentation, and leading development sessions. The position requires monitoring performance metrics, offering technical expertise, and ensuring applications meet quality standards.

Job Description

  • 7-10 years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering related fields.
  • Strong software engineering background with experience in Go, Python.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and production operations.
  • Experience designing and operating large-scale cloud-native platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or OCI cloud services.
  • Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD, GitOps, and deployment automation.
  • Experience driving technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams.
  • Strong system design, troubleshooting, and architectural decision-making skills.


Preferred
  • Experience managing enterprise Kubernetes platforms serving multiple engineering organizations.
  • Experience building Platform-as-a-Product initiatives.
  • Experience with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, or similar observability solutions.
  • Experience with multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.
  • Experience leading platform standardization and migration initiatives.
  • Previous experience mentoring engineers or serving as technical lead.


Responsibilities:
  • Leading the development and implementation of innovative software and web applications, ensuring they align with business objectives and user requirements
  • Integrating new systems seamlessly with existing infrastructure, focusing on scalability, security, and continuous performance improvement
  • Mentoring team members and providing technical training, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and professional growth
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful application integration, advocating for best practices in software development
  • Participating in or leading peer programming sessions, design sprints, or prototyping sessions
  • Driving the creation, maintenance, and accessibility of comprehensive documentation for all development activities
  • Monitoring application performance metrics rigorously, utilizing data to guide enhancements and ensure delivery aligns with project goals
  • Providing expert technical advice and support to internal stakeholders and external partners, effectively communicating complex concepts
  • Collaborating with the Quality Assurance team to confirm applications meet rigorous testing standards and fulfil technical requirements
  • 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.


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
CI/CD, Cloud Computing, GitOps, Go Programming Language, Kubernetes, Python (Programming Language), Terraform (Software)

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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education
Bachelor's Degree: Computer and Information Science

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
10 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.

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