Jr. Clojure Software Engineer

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology 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. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Completes programming and implements, tests and debugs defined software components.

Job Description

*This position is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.*

Comcast’s Technology, Product & Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products 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.

About the Team:

We are looking for a junior software developer to join us to work on a family of software tools that together navigate and enable construction of The Internet:

• Construction workflow management, network topology, “The Internet” infrastructure changes reporting, operations and more.

Skills the team uses:

• Clojure, ClojureScript, Java, JavaScript, React.js, Re-Frame, Reagent 
• Redis, Kafka, PostgreSQL, HashiCorp stack, AWS

Responsibilities:

• Creation, management and operation of a diverse set of microservices and microapplications.
• Definition of common frameworks and software libraries, in various programming languages, that support the creation of efficient, scalable and highly available microservice-based architecture components.
• Support with the management of the running system architecture. You will troubleshoot issues and identify areas for continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on quality, performance and security.
• Work closely with architects and technical product managers and other members of your team to translate overall system architecture and product requirements into well-designed, implemented and tested software solutions.
• Work in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software in an incremental manner.
• Help promote the adoption of best-in-class software engineering practices, frameworks, and tools. You will provide guidance and feedback to other software developers.
  

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

• 0-1 years of software development experience, including knowledge of a variety of programming languages – Clojure, Java, Python, but knowledge of Golang or JavaScript (NodeJS) are desirable.
• PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of developing microservices and complex microservice-based platform architectures.
• Understanding of distributed systems, designing for scalability, performance and availability.
• Knowledge of distributed network architectures and network security.
• Good knowledge of data persistence technologies including relational databases and no-SQL solutions.
• Familiarity with agile software development practices.
• B.S. in Computer Science or related Engineering, a Master’s degree is desirable.
• Knowledge of AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Kinesis, Athena, Lambda).
• Good understanding of event-driven development.
• Good knowledge of data persistence technologies including relational databases and no-SQL solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical communication with peers, and non-peers alike, with a can-do attitude.

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/benefits

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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.

Job Profile: Engineer 1, Software Development & Engineering

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.

Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS); PostgreSQL; Microservices Architecture; Clojure

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

0-2 Years