Senior Software Engineer

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

Comcast Business is growing and adding a brand-new team to support our government vertical and looking for some hard-working innovators to join us! Do you want to be first in to help standup and scale a new IT organization in a large fast-growing company? Do you like working in a start-up mode where you can leverage your innovation, collaboration, and “doing what it takes” skills to grow our business? Do you like big challenges and working within a highly motivated team environment? Do you thrive on solving problems that lead to unblocking issues with a service and or technology?

Job Description

Comcast Business offers technology solutions ranging from Ethernet, internet, and WiFi connectivity to voice, television, and managed Enterprise solutions to power businesses of all sizes to perform better. From small businesses to mid-market and large Enterprise organizations, Comcast Business serves business customers across the country. Powered by an advanced, Gig-speed network and backed by 24/7 technical support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. The organization is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market, recognized by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing provider of Ethernet services."

Comcast Business Public Sector IT is an organization within Comcast’s Technology and Product Division and largely located on the east coast (greater Philadelphia and the DC area). We own the IT applications and infrastructure supporting the Comcast Business Public Sector LOB serving federal and state agencies.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Engineer 4) on the Comcast Business Public Sector IT team, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting secure, resilient applications and systems that enable efficient business operations. You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and integration to deployment and support—while helping define the technical roadmap for a greenfield IT ecosystem. This role requires strong hands-on experience with integration technologies, middleware platforms, and backend systems, along with the ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

This role is based in our downtown Philadelphia Headquarters and is open to US Citizens only (see below).

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather technical and business requirements.
• Design and develop new software and web applications; customize and enhance existing systems.
• Lead integration efforts across internal and external systems using tools like MuleSoft, Kafka, and Spark.
• Support application rollouts and ensure smooth deployment processes.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Document development activities, technical requirements, and system architecture.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure systems meet reliability and scalability goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Partner with QA teams to validate functionality and performance of applications.
• Exercise independent judgment in solving complex technical challenges.

Skills & Requirements

• College degree in business or technical discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• 5 yrs of hands-on experience with MuleSoft as a solution designer / subject matter expert
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Oracle, Java, Web Services
• Experience with middleware platforms and their day-to-day operations
• SQL Query, programming experience (C++, Perl Script, PL/SQL, Java Script)
• Should be an expert in Kafka, Kinesis, Kibana and Spark.
• Ability to debug in Unix environments is a must
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels in the company.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills and accompanying organizational skills
• Advanced SQL query ability, ad-hoc reporting and enterprise systems operations and development experience are a must. Should be able to proactively do follow-ups.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must be detail-oriented and willingness to continually self-educate

Public Sector Skills & Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Successfully pass the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) security process or other clearances as needed

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.

Comcast is 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.

Skills:

Mulesoft Solution Design; Software Development; Web Applications

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. 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. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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.

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years