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Software Engineer - Entertainment Metadata Platform

Fortune 30 global media and technology company providing connectivity, platforms, content and experiences to hundreds of millions of customers worldwide.
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Entertainment

Job Description

Join Comcast's Technology + Product organization in building a world-class API platform that delivers rich entertainment metadata to Comcast's suite of television, web, and mobile products. As a Software Engineer on the Entertainment Metadata Platform team, you'll be working at the intersection of media and technology, developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience. The role involves building scalable solutions that ingest, synthesize, and deliver massive volumes of data to millions of customers globally.

You'll be involved in every phase of the development cycle, from requirements gathering to implementation, testing, and deployment. The position requires someone who can translate open-ended product descriptions into elegant, high-performance code. The team focuses on building backend services that handle large-scale data operations with an emphasis on scalability and reliability.

Comcast offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), and various life milestone support programs. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and bringing your authentic self to work. This position is based in Philadelphia, with a hybrid work arrangement, offering the opportunity to work on technology that impacts millions of users while being part of a Fortune 30 company's award-winning technology team.

The ideal candidate should have experience with Java, understanding of object-oriented design patterns, and good communication skills. Additional valuable skills include knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems, database technologies, and experience with web services. The role offers growth opportunities within a large technology organization while working on challenging problems in the entertainment metadata space.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Entertainment Metadata Platform

  • Plan and design new software and web applications
  • Edit new and existing applications
  • Implement, test and debug defined software components
  • Document all development activity
  • Analyze and determine integration needs
  • Work with Quality Assurance team
  • Program new software and web applications
  • Support applications under development

Requirements For Software Engineer - Entertainment Metadata Platform

Java
MongoDB
Linux
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented design and patterns
  • 1-2 years of experience and proficiency with Java
  • Good communication skills: verbal, written, and listening
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Benefits For Software Engineer - Entertainment Metadata Platform

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • Life Milestones support (adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance)
  • Free digital TV and internet in serviceable areas
  • Discount tickets for Universal Resorts
  • Theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms discounts

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