Junior Software Developer DevOps

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Comcast

Junior Software Developer (DevOps)

in

Reston

Virginia

Comcast's Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. Because our employees are our most valuable asset, we offer a flexible working environment to balance the need to work independently wherever you choose, with days that require collaboration at one of our offices. Our roles primarily reside inside or around one of our Tech Hubs (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, Denver, Austin, Silicon Valley, Washington DC/N. Virginia).

Job Summary

We are currently in search of a dedicated Junior Software Engineer to join our observability team. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for working on metric collection and storage using VictoriaMetrics, an open-source time-series' database, and monitoring system that provides high performance and scalability.

Job Description

As a customer-focused team, we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service and support. You will be responsible for ensuring that our metric collection and storage systems are reliable and efficient and that our clients receive the data they need in a timely and accurate manner.

Our team is fast-paced and always pushing the boundaries of what is possible in observability. We believe in constantly learning and improving, and we are looking for someone who shares that same mentality. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from small improvements to large-scale initiatives.

If you are passionate about observability and want to work with a talented team of individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Core Responsibilities:

Deploy, maintain, and scale VictoriaMetrics on Kubernetes in AWS and Comcast cloud platforms.

Develop and maintain Python scripts and tools to automate processes and support metric collection.

Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software updates.

Provide expert-level Linux system administration support and troubleshooting.

Participate in on-call rotations every 3-4 weeks to maintain the reliability and performance of our systems.

Apply Grafana to build and maintain visually appealing and informative dashboards for monitoring and analysis.

Collaborate effectively with team members, customers, and stakeholders to address questions, troubleshoot issues, and provide recommendations.

Continuously improve processes, tools, and documentation to enhance team efficiency and product quality.

Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems remain cutting-edge.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

2 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Proficient in Python and experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies.

Experience working with the Linux operating system.

Experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Comcast cloud platform).

Familiarity with VictoriaMetrics and Grafana for metric collection, storage, and visualization.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Customer-focused mindset, with a willingness to assist customers and provide exceptional service.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Employees at all levels are encouraged to:

Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

Be responsible for the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them detailed digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

Know your stuff - be hard-working learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new insights.

Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

Get results and growth!

Respect and promote inclusion & diversity!

Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities

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 EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Thispositionis ineligible for visa sponsorship. To beconsidered for thisrole, you must belegally authorized to work in theUnited States andnot requiresponsorship for employment now or inthe future.​

Comcast is proud to be 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, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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

2-5 Years

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. 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 (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.

Company info

Comcast
Website : http://corporate.comcast.com