Job Description

NBCUniversal's Platform Development & Engineering Experience organization is seeking an Associate Software Engineer who is determined to forge the next frontier of engineering through creativity, teamwork, & talent.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, concise, readable, state-of-the-art code that follows common design patterns while adhering to the best engineering practices
• Strive to constantly improve quality of engineering through code reviews, tech talks, pair programming & other collaborative practices
• Understand business needs & design quality software solutions that work well with current architecture
• Work with others on pushing technical boundaries & contribute to new processes & technologies
• Ensure quality & confidence in software by writing effective automated unit tests

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 1+ years of work experience in Software Engineering.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Software programming experience with an appreciation for clean and efficient code.
• Deep understanding of OO Design Principles and Patterns.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and architecture patterns.
• Experience designing and building front-end Single-Page Applications (SPAs) in one or more front-end frameworks (AngularJS, ReactJS).
• Experience in developing, testing, and maintaining Python applications.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services integration
• Practical knowledge and experience with Relational Databases and Data Modeling.
• Passionate about solving complex and mission-critical problems with leading-edge, innovative technologies through solid engineering practices.
• Strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to think on your feet.
• Familiar with the concepts of NoSQL (DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis) and Relational DBs (AWS RDS, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
• Theoretical knowledge of Serverless and Containerization would be a plus.
• Must be an effective communicator and team player.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.

Desired Characteristics:

• Hands-on experience building web applications in a team setting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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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