Principal NodeJS API Development Engineer

Job Summary

Join Comcast as a Principal NodeJS API Development Engineer and be part of our award-winning technology team. You will be responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications, analyzing, testing, and assisting with the integration of new applications. You will oversee the documentation of all development activity, train non-technical personnel, and assist with tracking performance metrics. As a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment, you may lead teams or projects and share your expertise.

About The Team / Role

This position will work on Project Iris, the design and drafting platform for Comcast’s fiber optic and coax network. Iris is a modern, GIS-based CAD tool used to design Comcast’s access network, which consists of more than one million miles of fiber and coaxial cable, and millions of active and passive interconnecting devices. Iris also supports automation tools to reduce the time and cost of the design process.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership to a team of software developers using Node.JS and JavaScript in an Agile development environment.
• Function as a ‘thought leader’ and drive solutions in the Iris application.
• Use knowledge of fiber/cable broadband networks to implement business logic into the proper design of cable networks.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
• Design new software and extensions of the suite of Iris network design applications.
• Conduct analysis to determine integration needs.
• Assist with the software update process for existing applications and roll-out of software releases.
• Serve as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.
• Work with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• Support deployed environments by investigating escalated issues with deployments.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong working knowledge of JavaScript, XML, HTML, and various No-SQL databases, especially MongoDB.
• 3-5 years of experience developing software in the NodeJS framework.
• Experience writing REST APIs to support CRUD operations on data in MongoDB or other NoSQL database technology.
• Experience working in agile software development teams.
• Experience working with GitHub software repositories.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and tools, including working knowledge of front-end technologies.
• Must be a proactive problem-solver and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to independently analyze and debug as needed.

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.

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 an 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.