Engineer 3, Software Development & Engineering
Chennai, India
Overview
Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. Become part of our award-winning, international engineering team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. You’ll do the best work of your career right here.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Engineer 3, Software Development & Engineering at Comcast? Check out these top traits and explore role-specific skills in the job description below.
- Results-driven
- Adaptable
- Inventive
- Entrepreneurial
- Team Player
- Problem-Solver
Responsibilities
Engineer 3, Software Development & Engineering
Job Summary
The Engineer 3, Full Stack Software Development for CMS is responsible for developing and maintaining reliable full-stack CMS applications, with a stronger focus on backend services, APIs, and system integrations while also supporting frontend functionality. This role contributes to the design and delivery of CMS features using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, databases, Docker, message queues, APIs, and cloud-based services. The engineer is expected to work independently on defined features, collaborate with Product, QA, UX, DevOps, and other engineering teams, and support production troubleshooting and release readiness.Job Description
CMS is an internal content management platform used to manage assets, metadata, channels, schedules, EPG data, playlists, and content workflows for a large-scale streaming platform. CMS includes frontend applications, backend microservices, databases, APIs, message queue integrations, and downstream systems that support content operations and delivery. Skills and Experience • 5–8+ years of experience in software development or full-stack engineering • Strong backend development experience using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices • Frontend development experience using React JS, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS • Experience with API design, service integration, and backend application development • Experience with Docker and containerized application development • Experience with message queue systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, Pub/Sub, or similar • Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, Postgres, or NoSQL databases • Experience working with Git/GitHub and CI/CD pipelines • Experience building or deploying applications in cloud environments such as GCP. • Good understanding of testing practices, including unit testing and integration testing • Ability to troubleshoot application issues across frontend, backend, APIs, queues, and databases • Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with Product, QA, UX, and DevOps teams Typical Responsibilities • Develop and maintain CMS features across backend services and frontend applications • Build and enhance Java/Spring Boot services, APIs, and integration workflows • Support frontend development using React JS and related web technologies • Create self-contained microservices or APIs to support CMS business logic • Build and maintain message-driven workflows using RabbitMQ or similar queue technologies • Analyze product and technical requirements and contribute to feature design • Work with QA to validate features and support test planning, defect resolution, and release readiness • Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and supporting technical documentation • Troubleshoot production and non-production issues across frontend, backend, APIs, queues, and databases • Support deployments, customer triage, and production issue investigation • Follow team coding standards, design patterns, security practices, and DevSecOps principles • Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, Product, UX, and cross-functional stakeholders • Contribute to reusable components, shared services, and continuous improvement of CMS engineering practices
Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and integrate innovative software solutions that align with business needs
- Conducting analysis of system requirements and the customization of applications to ensure optimal functionality
- Assisting with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases
- Mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and shared knowledge within the team
- Engaging with Quality Assurance to verify that software meets technical specifications and delivering high-quality, reliable applications
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in software applications and systems
- Synthesizing market research and industry trends to inform project strategies and enhance product offerings
- Conducting training sessions for operational staff to ensure effective use of internally developed applications
- 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 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.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- 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.
Comcast 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.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While 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.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
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At Comcast you can have work/life balance in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.
Comcast provides many opportunities to build skills and grow in your career and a top-notch benefits, time off and perks package.
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You will build personal relationships on a growing team that while making Xfinity a best-in-class, most-loved brand.
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