Manager, Backend Engineering

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 The Connected Living team at Comcast is currently seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join the Xfinity Camera Platform Team. The ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive technical background along with strong communication and collaboration skills. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing a diverse team of 4-6 full-time engineers and contractors, ranging in experience from entry-level to Principal. Your role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including leadership, mobile and API developers, UX designers, test engineers, operations engineers, as well as product and business managers. As a key technical leader, you will play a crucial role in leading project initiatives for Connected Living applications. Additionally, the role requires you to be an independent and critical thinker, adapting quickly to changing business and customer demands. Active involvement in hiring, recruiting, and interviewing activities is also a key aspect of this position. Job Description Qualifications

• 1+ years leading software engineers, setting goals and developing career plans either as a manager or a Team Lead 
• 5+ years’ experience building Java-based applications and/or middleware services

Experience  

• Knowledge of the Agile Software Development Life Cycle process 
• Experience with and RESTful web services 
• Experienced in the design of Internet-scale applications and platforms; knowledgeable in performance tuning and capacity management
• Providing guidance to engineering teams and other departments in identifying product and technical requirements 
• Strong competence in development level-of-effort and timing estimation
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Self-Development via an awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, and openness to other viewpoints 
• Demonstrating interest in others, encouraging adaptive development, and promoting a sustainable and inclusive team culture 
• Serving as a coach and mentor for early-career and mid-level mobile engineers 
• Providing regular feedback and coaching regarding both job performance and career development 
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills 

Connected Living Engineers are passionate about teamwork, developing our skills, and creating awesome experiences for customers. We are fortunate to do what we love, every day. Join us! Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer 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.

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