Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Software Architect to lead our software engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in software design and architecture, with the ability to code in *Java* and oversee large-scale projects. This role requires a strong understanding of software engineering best practices and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions. If you have a passion for solving complex problems and driving innovation, we'd love to hear from you.Job Description
What You'll Do:
Architecture & Design:
- Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-level software systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalability.
- Develop high-level product specifications and define software architecture choices.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance performance and efficiency.
Coding & Development:
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code primarily in Java, while remaining hands-on with development tasks.
- Oversee code reviews and contribute to the development of high-quality code standards.
- Debug and optimize applications, improving performance and reliability.
Leadership & Mentorship:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the software engineering team, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Mentor junior and senior engineers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Lead and participate in architectural discussions, project estimations, and technical decision-making.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and other engineering teams to understand project requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and ensure project goals are clearly understood and met.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in software development and architecture.
- Continuously evaluate existing systems, identifying opportunities for improvement in scalability, performance, and security.
What You'll Need:
- Experience in agile development methodologies.
- Strong proficiency in Java and related technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, and JPA.
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems and enterprise-level applications.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer, including architectural and design responsibilities.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Java development, including knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and data structures.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency with version control tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
Leadership & Communication:
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and guiding engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing 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 ideas.
- 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.
- Drive 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.
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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Cloud Platform; Java; AWS Devops
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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
