Senior Software Engineer

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Job Summary

ABOUT DATABEE
You will be an innovator within DataBee. (https://www.databee.ai/about) This division specializes in offering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and subscription-based security solutions to large enterprises and the federal government. For the first time ever, customers are now able to purchase some of the best of Comcast’s own in-house security technologies. These solutions are proven-at-scale to defend critical infrastructure and effectively reduce cost. The Cybersecurity Suite efficiently improves security and compliance while keeping costs in check.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and crafting new software and SaaS applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Coordinates the documentation of all development activity. Assists with tracking performance metrics. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a sophisticated and crucial environment. May lead projects and shares expertise.

In the role of Cyber Software Developer, you will be an important contributor within Comcast Technology Solution’s exciting new cyber security business unit, which sells SaaS and subscription security solutions to the large enterprise and federal government. Working with the Data Fabric Software Engineering Manager, you will be primarily responsible for developing multiple microservices for DataBee, a new SaaS security, risk and compliance platform that was developed internally and used inside Comcast’s SOC, and is now being made available for use by the Fortune 500 CISO customer base. You will work in a high pace, collaborative engineering environment to deliver value for DataBee customers. You also will be influential in crafting a startup culture for the DataBee business unit, enabling and empowering your teammates to work in an agile fashion.

Job Description

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Comcast experience required for this position.

Core Responsibilities

• Work with engineering team, product, and user experience to understand new requirements.
• Refine and estimate new deliverables.
• Implement new services and automation tasks to specification provided with the assistance of senior team members.
• Understand platform usage and assist with production deployments and customer issue triage.
• Craft and develop ETL applications that can be hosted on cloud platforms.
• Develop security features as part of the development and adopt the DevSecOps culture.
• Use and improve on tools to identify and mitigate production incidents.
• Build re-usable software components or libraries that can be used by multiple teams, where needed.
• Build self-contained microservices or application programming interfaces to support the business logic.
• Use content management systems as applicable and global design patterns and defined coding standards and practices established by the team.
• Collaborate with project partners to identify product and technical requirements.
• Work closely with the engineering team leaders, architects and DevOps Engineers to define the functional and technical requirements.
• Build insights for managers to supervise business and operational metrics.
• 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 vital.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven expertise in Python or Golang. Preferred if experienced in both.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing microservices.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum development environments.
• Experience working with GitHub and Jira or similar technologies.
• Experience using Python or Golang unit test frameworks.
• Experience using Docker.
• Experience developing on a SaaS product.
• Preferred if experienced in developing cybersecurity applications or conducting cybersecurity operations.

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 flawless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be hard-working learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking 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 insights.
• 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.
• Get results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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Education

Bachelor's DegreeWhile 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

7-10 YearsComcast is 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.

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