Architect 4, Software Architecture

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Responsible for creating the UI and Services architectural vision and strategy for key enterprise web and mobile applications and guiding development teams in their implementation. This role is also hands-on and provides ample opportunity to lead by example with proof of concepts, reference implementations and supporting architectural guidance in addition to presenting and evangelizing this work. You will have an enormous opportunity to make an impact on the architecture, design and delivery of cutting-edge experiences used every day by our employees and customers.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Works with Web applications & back-end services development teams on designing, establishing, and enhancing products and promoting platform ideas and concepts across multiple application delivery teams.
• Works closely with Product Owners, UX designers and Technical Leads to provide guidance on implementation of solutions that demonstrate best in class user experiences.
• Develops solutions that are well engineered, flexible, resilient, operable, maintainable, and can be delivered on schedule.  Ensures a balance between tactical and strategic technology solutions.
• Actively participates in both internal and external development communities, relentlessly staying up to date on new software technologies and best practices and shares insights with others in the organization.
• Presents ideas in technical forums, meet-ups, and peer gatherings as well as to business leadership.  Champions’ major technical transformation initiatives within the organization.
• Share best practices and be consultative throughout the technical design of the project
• Produce a detailed functional design document to match customer requirements
• Co-team with senior ServiceNow developers to produce a technical specification for custom development and systems integration requirements
• Maintain current ServiceNow knowledge through self-study and utilization of available training
• Writes wikis, how-to’s, and other technical documentation that clearly explains architectural vision, promotes technical direction, and serves as a reference for the web application developer community.
• Works on multiple projects within an Agile/Scrum team in accordance with business priorities.
• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using ServiceNow and Java platforms
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Profound insight of ServiceNow and Java internals
• Familiarity with common libraries and MVC architectural pattern
• Experience in using multithreading techniques for building fluid user experiences
• Knowledge of source control systems (GitHub)
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Deployment tools (Jenkins, GoCD, Concourse)
• A strong passion for learning and adapting to new technologies
• Ability to think critically and independently
• Excellent communication: must be a good listener, willing to ask questions, and able to clearly communicate ideas with team members and external groups.
• Complies with all established procedures and policies of Comcast.
• Other functions that may be assigned.
• Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance.

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.

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.

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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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

10 Years +

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.