Senior Software Engineer (Python, API, Serverless, Microservices)

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative systems aligned with the mission of the Content Sales division. As a key member of the Availability team, youll build enterprise solutions that aggregate data from diverse systems. This role involves collaboration with IT and business teams, allowing you to directly contribute to cutting-edge technology initiatives.

Responsibilities  

• Serve as the technical lead, guiding the development of full-stack solutions with a focus on API integration and data aggregation.
• Lead the design and implementation of APIs that aggregate data from multiple external sources and deliver seamless, scalable integrations.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and scalable code on both the front-end and back-end, following best practices and modern design patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with system architecture.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within a matrixed organization, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to navigate system complexities and deploy solutions efficiently.
• Take ownership of services throughout their lifecycle, from design and development to testing, deployment, and ongoing support in production.
• Drive innovation and continuously improve engineering processes through code reviews, mentorship, and technical leadership.
• Understand business needs & design quality software solutions that work well with the current architecture 
• Ensure quality & confidence in software by writing effective automated unit tests  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience, with a focus on API development and integration.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, or similar high-level server-side languages. 
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript & relevant JavaScript design patterns, with experience in either Angular and/or React
• Familiarity with serverless services like AWS Lambda or Azure Functions
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization technologies, and API security best practices.
• Ability to decide when to use relational vs. NoSQL databases and must have experience with at least one of the relational databases (Microsoft SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) 
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering full-stack solutions, particularly in data-driven applications.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Proven experience building APIs to aggregate and process data from multiple sources.
• Experience in building scalable, high-performance distributed systems. 
• Take ownership of services throughout their lifecycle, from design and development to testing, deployment, and ongoing support in production.  
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment strategies, and API monitoring/maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring junior developers and guiding teams through technical challenges.

Desired Characteristics:

• Understanding of event-driven architecture and asynchronous programming patterns. 
• Experience in handling large datasets from multiple sources and integrating them into cohesive systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, especially in data aggregation, API performance, and scalability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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