Comcast

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) - Chicago - ONSITE 2X Week- FreeWheel

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18 days ago

Base Salary

$130k - $194k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements and determine integration needs.
  • Design, develop, customize, update, test, and release software and web applications.
  • Create and support backend services and RESTful APIs for programmatic advertising operations.
  • Document software designs, technical requirements, evaluation plans, test results, manuals, and recommendations.
  • Mentor and train junior Software Development Engineers and provide technical guidance throughout the design process.
  • Track and evaluate performance metrics and help ensure software is delivered on time, to specification, and within budget.
  • Work with Quality Assurance to evaluate applications, systems, subsystems, and components against specifications.
  • Act as a technical liaison for outside vendors and customers and present architectural and technical decisions.
  • Maintain regular attendance and work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as needed.

Requirements

  • At least four years of experience working with Python and Django.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs using Django.
  • Experience with PHP.
  • Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and AWS, including owning production deployments at scale for critical backend services.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Seven to ten years of relevant work experience is listed for the role.
  • AdTech or advertising experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • Illinois base pay range is $129,515.93-$194,273.89, with eligibility for company benefits and applicable bonus programs.
  • The role is based in Chicago and requires onsite work two days per week.
  • Employees receive access to benefits, personalized guidance, and tools supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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About Comcast

10,000+ employees

Comcast is a U.S.-based media and telecommunications company that sells broadband, video, wireless, and voice services to consumers and businesses under the Xfinity and Comcast Business brands. It also owns NBCUniversal (including NBC, Universal Pictures, and Peacock) and Sky, operating TV networks, film studios, and streaming in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Philadelphia, it is publicly traded on Nasdaq (CMCSA).

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