Staff Software Engineer

NBCUniversal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative new systems and solutions making use of a rapidly changing landscape of emerging technologies.

This is a special role thats part of a team focused on proving the value of new tech and bringing it to production quickly. We are seeking a candidate well versed in full stack web application software development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop prototypes rapidly for new proofs of concept ensuring high usability and adherence to design specifications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of backend systems to facilitate efficient API integration and occasional deployment of basic fullstack applications.
• Ability to integrate front end systems into Active Directory and UX flows for SAML authentication.
• Uphold high standards of code quality through rigorous testing adherence to code standards and commonsense testing.
• Develop automated tests for your code ensuring every function service and object is compatible with your teams work and with the many systems within the NBCUniversal system portfolio as well as ensuring crossdevice and browser compatibility.
• Create documentation for developers as well as business users to help them understand our products.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within a matrixed organization leveraging strong interpersonal skills to navigate system complexities and deploy solutions efficiently.
• Deploy to cloudbased platforms and troubleshoot application cloud and configuration issues when necessary.
• Utilize tools for code & test generation to dramatically accelerate the delivery of features and components you create.

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in full stack development/engineering demonstrated through a comprehensive portfolio and related experience.
• Proven capability to bring a basic application from idea to delivery without requiring support from others.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript including ES6 features and asynchronous programming. Expert in at least one modern frontend framework (React preferred Angular or Vue acceptable).
• Strong understanding of web design principles responsive and adaptive design and UI/UX best practices.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks code versioning tools and a commitment to writing clean maintainable code.
• Strong understanding of backend technologies (Python) and RESTful services with practical experience in integrating and consuming APIs in frontend projects.
• Proficient in designing and implementing serverless architectures with handson experience deploying applications on a leading cloud platform such as AWS Azure or GCP.
• Proven Experience with Terraform
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to an agile development environment quickly incorporating feedback and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Ability to visualize architecture of a proposed system or service draw it out socialize it and build it.

Desired Characteristics:

• Competent working in secured internal network environments and complex cloud networks setups.
• Familiarity with integrating large language models as well as conversational AIgenerated content technologies into applications.
• Proven adaptability in a fastpaced evolving technology landscape with a strong problemsolving ability and quick learning curve.
• Effective communication skills capable of working collaboratively across diverse teams and navigating a large matrixed organization efficiently.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a nonNBCUniversal worksite most commonly an employees 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: $130000 $170000 (bonus eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .

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qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance
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