Development Engineer 2

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Description

The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience. The Comcast Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT)organization is a highly agile, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.Team is involved with development of new features and making enhancements to the platform and services used for provisioning and maintaining the lifecycle DAA-vCMTS systems. Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) is a method of decentralizing/relocating cable networks functions that typically resided in theorganization's headend or hub to intelligent fiber nodes, which are closer to the customer's location. This Platform has transformed Comcast's methods of delivering high-speed data services to its customers efficiently. It's a joint development program between Comcast and Harmonic. As a part of this venture, Comcast is digitizing or enhancing its DAA – vCMTS platform.

Team's work environment:

It's a fun-loving start-up mode team - partnering with new solution initiatives, bringing out new technology adaptations and always on a hustle.

Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Go, Python (Must)

• Knowledge of operational support tool technologies: ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana (Must)

• Familiarity with data serialization formats like XML, JSON and protocol buffers (Must)

• Hands on experience with Docker/Containerd, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) and version control systems (Git) (Must)

• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments (Must)

• Knowledge of networking protocols: HTTP/S, TCP, UDP, multicast, BGP, ISIS (Desirable)

• Familiarity with distributed systems, asynchronous messaging, and network protocols (Nice to have)

• Exposure to the Access network and DOSCIS/PON technology (Nice to have)

• Experience in networking, particularly with Arista/Cisco/Juniper hardware (Nice to have)

Primary responsibilities

• Developing well-tested, ready-for-production code.

• Contributing to design and architecture discussions.

• Creating robust deployment and monitoring systems.

• Providing support for production environments.

• Conducting code reviews and engaging in agile software development activities.

• Collaborating positively with team members.

• Adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.

• Keen attention to detail and high level of commitment.

• An ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced agile setting.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment. Requirements change quickly and our team needs to constantly adapt to moving targets.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience.

Leadership Behaviors

Accountability, Agility, Building Trust & Cultivating Respect, Inclusivity, Prioritizing Development

Core Team Values

• Mutual respect and diversity of thought.

• Curiosity, experimentation, and the pursuit of continuous improvement.

• Team unity and minimal ego.

• Leadership and the willingness to technically guide scrum teams.

• Strong commitment to delivering projects on time.

• Dedication to training and mentoring young engineers.

• Simplicity in our architecture and coding, with a focus on details.

• Finding joy in our work and maintaining a balance with personal life.

• Ownership at both personal and team levels, building on mutual trust.

• Thoughtful refactoring and challenging the status quo.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyzes and determines integration needs.
• Evaluates and plans software designs, test results and technical manuals.
• Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Programs new software, web applications and supports new applications under development and the customization of current applications.
• Edits and reviews technical requirements documentation.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• Displays knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
• Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, project management skills.
• 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) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing 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 ideas.
• 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.
• Drive 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 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.

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