Sr Software Engineer

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

The Senior Software Engineer will be a member of NBCUniversal’s Production Software Engineering (PSE) team. This role is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of our newsroom applications, which empower editorial teams to efficiently manage and distribute media assets. The position involves optimizing applications for both Windows and web interfaces while ensuring seamless integration with third-party systems. The developer will implement new features and enhancements based on newsroom requirements, prioritizing usability, performance, and reliability.

A customer-focused, technically curious individual with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, adept at prioritizing and resolving issues in high-stakes environments, will thrive in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior .NET Full Stack Developer to gain deeper insights into modern software development for a high-profile platform, work with advanced technologies, and directly influence the design and performance of our systems.

The position is fully remote. However, the Senior Developer must primarily work during EST hours. Additionally, should be able to work in other time zones as needed, as the role involves close collaboration with a globally distributed team across multiple regions.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in gathering and understanding project requirements from stakeholders to ensure that technical solutions align with business goals and user needs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to architect robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that align with industry best practices.
• Write efficient, well-structured code in .NET languages like C#, ensuring high-quality software that is easy to maintain and scale. Emphasize best practices in code structure and readability for future improvements and team readability.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and performance tests, to ensure software reliability and stability. Oversee deployment processes to production environments, following CI/CD practices when applicable.
• Perform regular code reviews and enhancements, refactoring where necessary to improve performance, readability, and maintainability. Troubleshoot and debug software to ensure optimized functionality and resolve any technical issues.
• Continuously assess and improve existing applications by implementing new features, improving performance, and optimizing code to adapt to evolving business and user needs.
• Develop clear and comprehensive documentation that covers each stage of the software development life cycle, from requirements and design to testing and deployment, to support future maintenance and updates.
• Act as a go-to expert for specific applications or components, offering in-depth knowledge and troubleshooting assistance to team members and end-users as needed.
• 24x7x365 availability for production outages, emergencies, deployments, and escalations

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science and Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in software development.
• Expertise in .NET Core and strong proficiency in C# and the ASP.NET framework.
• Experience with database management and OpenSearch integration.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks like Angular 10+ and WinUI for building user-friendly interfaces.
• Experience with AWS services and Kubernetes for scalable cloud and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with database systems, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of SignalR for real-time web functionality.
• Proficient in using VS Code, with experience in adding and managing packages via package managers like NuGet, Scoop, and Chocolatey.
• Experience with GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with Kendo UI controls in VS Code is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach to team projects.
• Must be willing to travel on an as-needed basis

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 - $160,000 

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.

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