Metadata Software Engineer II (Node.js)

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

The Technology + Product 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.

Job Description

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

About the Team / Role:

Are you passionate about sports? Are you passionate about digital media, entertainment experiences, & software development? Do you like solving challenging problems and working within a highly motivated team environment melding ideas, skills, & talents delivering solutions? 

A Java Developer is responsible for end-to-end ownership of projects across the entire stack and deploying the changes to production. Build products with APIs, databases, and multiple backend languages. Solve challenges that impact both the Front-End and Backend architecture, while delivering global customer experiences.

There is never a dull moment working in sports entertainment. Our team continuously delivers to the challenges of sports entertainment experiences to increase the value delivered to our customers. Each sport product experience is designed to evolve across sports, leagues, partners, & platforms. Each sport, league, partner, & platform introduce different combinations of components, patterns, processes & interfaces. These combinations inherently introduce technical challenges in feature functionality, system integration complexity, operation & scale.  In this role, you’ll be working in a fast-paced delivery environment delivering new immersive sports metadata for our video products.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, with a focus on data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
• Implement and optimize components of data pipelines to effectively move, process, and store large volumes of data, contributing to data quality and availability.
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy, and manage containerized microservices, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and data pipeline issues, identifying root causes and contributing to solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with other engineers, product managers, and other team members to understand data requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Actively contribute to high standards of code quality, testability, and maintainability.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in backend software development, with a focus on building or maintaining data pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications.
• Proven experience in implementing and optimizing components of data pipelines, demonstrating an understanding of data movement and processing.
• Proficiency in interacting with and integrating with various database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL databases).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail in debugging.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness for continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with specific data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to data governance and data quality concepts.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of microservices architecture patterns.

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 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 https://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.

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

Comcast is proud to be 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:

Back-End Development; Software Development; Node.js

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

2-5 Years