Comcast
Back-End Python Developer (Django)- Chicago, IL or Reston, VA- ONSITE (4 days a
Comcast, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Back-End Python Developer (Django) - Chicago, IL or Reston, VA - Onsite (4 days a week)
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries.
Job Summary: This opportunity is at FreeWheel, a Comcast Company. Within Comcast Advertising, the Beeswax organization is building an easy-to-use, massive-scale and highly available advertising platform. We offer our customers an extensible and transparent advertising system and process millions of transactions per second. To manage the data flow, we design high-performance distributed systems with thoughtful API contracts accessible to both our team and our customers. We are looking for a Backend Python Developer to join our collaborative cross-functional product team building the web application that empowers customers to configure their nuanced advertising strategy.
Required Skills
Professional experience with Python development and creating/developing RESTful APIs using Django.
2+ years of experience working with backend technologies.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; analyze integration needs.
Design new software and web applications; support applications under development and customize current applications. Develop software update processes and assist in software releases.
Train junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.
Oversee documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, manuals, and reports.
Stay current with technological developments; monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review relevant literature and practices.
Work with Quality Assurance to ensure applications meet specifications; test and evaluate systems and components.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance; able to work nights and weekends, variable schedules and overtime as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Employees At All Levels Are Expected To
Understand and apply our Operating Principles as guidelines for your work.
Own the customer experience and advocate for seamless digital options at every touchpoint.
Be an enthusiastic learner and advocate of our technology and products.
Win as a team by collaborating and being open to new ideas.
Engage in the Net Promoter System by contributing feedback to help improve customer outcomes.
Drive results and growth; support an inclusive culture.
Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors, and communities.
Disclaimer This information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role and is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We 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 Applications Programming; Back-End Development; Software Development
Salary Primary Location Pay Range: $107,448.06 - $161,172.09
Comcast intends to offer base pay within this range, dependent on job-related factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from posting unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later. Base pay is part of the Total Rewards package, with potential bonuses or commissions where applicable. Comcast offers a range of benefits.
Education Bachelor's Degree. While the stated degree is preferred, Comcast may consider candidates with coursework/experience or extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience 5-7 Years
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Technology
Information and Internet
Telecommunications
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Job Summary: This opportunity is at FreeWheel, a Comcast Company. Within Comcast Advertising, the Beeswax organization is building an easy-to-use, massive-scale and highly available advertising platform. We offer our customers an extensible and transparent advertising system and process millions of transactions per second. To manage the data flow, we design high-performance distributed systems with thoughtful API contracts accessible to both our team and our customers. We are looking for a Backend Python Developer to join our collaborative cross-functional product team building the web application that empowers customers to configure their nuanced advertising strategy.
Required Skills
Professional experience with Python development and creating/developing RESTful APIs using Django.
2+ years of experience working with backend technologies.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; analyze integration needs.
Design new software and web applications; support applications under development and customize current applications. Develop software update processes and assist in software releases.
Train junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.
Oversee documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, manuals, and reports.
Stay current with technological developments; monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review relevant literature and practices.
Work with Quality Assurance to ensure applications meet specifications; test and evaluate systems and components.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance; able to work nights and weekends, variable schedules and overtime as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Employees At All Levels Are Expected To
Understand and apply our Operating Principles as guidelines for your work.
Own the customer experience and advocate for seamless digital options at every touchpoint.
Be an enthusiastic learner and advocate of our technology and products.
Win as a team by collaborating and being open to new ideas.
Engage in the Net Promoter System by contributing feedback to help improve customer outcomes.
Drive results and growth; support an inclusive culture.
Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors, and communities.
Disclaimer This information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role and is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We 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 Applications Programming; Back-End Development; Software Development
Salary Primary Location Pay Range: $107,448.06 - $161,172.09
Comcast intends to offer base pay within this range, dependent on job-related factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from posting unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later. Base pay is part of the Total Rewards package, with potential bonuses or commissions where applicable. Comcast offers a range of benefits.
Education Bachelor's Degree. While the stated degree is preferred, Comcast may consider candidates with coursework/experience or extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience 5-7 Years
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Technology
Information and Internet
Telecommunications
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Comcast. Get notified about new Back End Developer jobs in Chicago, IL.
Chicago, IL pay ranges and example listings are provided elsewhere on the site.
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into articles, started with the help of AI.
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