Junior Golang Engineer

Join Comcast as a Junior Golang Engineer

About Comcast

Comcast is a global media and technology company that connects millions of customers worldwide. We are at the forefront of innovation, providing cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions. Our team is dedicated to creating an environment where employees can thrive and bring their authentic selves to work.

Job Summary

As a Junior Golang Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership of projects across the entire stack. You will build products using web frameworks, application programming interfaces, databases, and multiple backend languages. This role involves solving challenges that impact both the front-end and backend architecture, delivering global customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements under the guidance of senior engineers. Assist in analysis to determine integration needs.
• Software Design and Development: Support the design of new software and applications under development. Assist in the software update process for existing applications and in the roll-out of software releases.
• Technological Awareness: Stay current with technological developments within the industry. Assist in monitoring and evaluating competitive applications and products.
• Performance Metrics: Help track and evaluate performance metrics. Support the delivery of software on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Quality Assurance: Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure applications meet specifications and technical requirements.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Implementing NQL and GQL Services: Write code in Golang to enhance real-time (NQL) and non-real-time (GQL) data services.
• Secure Coding Practices: Assist in the development and maintenance of secure authentication, private key management, and encryption protocols for cable modems.
• Collaborative Software Development: Participate in collaborative software development with engineering teams, including regular code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Defect Identification and Documentation: Assist in identifying, reproducing, and documenting software defects.
• Optimizing Software Performance: Assist in performance optimization of the software by identifying areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in software development with a focus on Go (Golang).
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Amazon Web Services, GraphQL, SNMP, and Concourse CI/CD.

Benefits

Comcast offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Courtesy Services: Free digital TV and internet for full-time employees in serviceable areas.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Workplace Type

Comcast prefers on-site collaboration unless the team is designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. Remote options may be considered for candidates living more than 100 miles from the office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We 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.

Join us at Comcast and do the best work of your career. Apply today to become part of our award-winning technology team.