Associate 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

This role is a part of the Platform Development and Engineering Experience (PDEX) team. The PDEX teams define, operate and promote consistent tools and processes across internal developer tools. We are looking for an enthusiastic Associate Software Engineer to join our experienced software design team. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and assist with all functions of software coding and design

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure reliable code integration, testing and deployment with GitHub Actions
• Contribute to Release Engineering teams best practices, guidelines, and services.
• Maintain documentation for release processes, configuration and deployment guidelines.
• Participate in agile software development process to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Support enterprise tooling like GitHub, Nexus, and SonarQube for a large engineering community across NBCUniversal.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training in Computer Science or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of CICD tools like GitHub actions, Jenkins or similar
• Exposure to scripting languages like Bash, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and PowerShell
• Understanding of software development processes, including branching strategies, and code versioning
• Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Unix) and basic system administration tasks
• Passion for problem-solving with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience with release management, build automation, or related roles (internships, or personal / school projects).
• Coding languages like Python or Golang
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation
• Experience with software testing frameworks and automated testing in CICD pipelines
• Familiarity with artifact management tools like Nexus and package management tools like npm or Maven

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: $60,000 - $90,000

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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