Lead Software Engineer - Golang/Kubernetes - Freewheel

Comcast • Reston, VA

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About The Position

This job entails leading the development of software and web applications in line with business and user needs. It involves integrating new systems, emphasizing scalability and security, and improving performance. The role includes mentoring and technical training to build a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities also cover collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating vital documentation, and leading development sessions. The position requires monitoring performance metrics, offering technical expertise, and ensuring applications meet quality standards.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering related fields.
• Strong software engineering background with experience in Go, Python.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and production operations.
• Experience designing and operating large-scale cloud-native platforms.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or OCI cloud services.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, GitOps, and deployment automation.
• Experience driving technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams.
• Strong system design, troubleshooting, and architectural decision-making skills.
• CI/CD
• Cloud Computing
• GitOps
• Go Programming Language
• Kubernetes
• Python (Programming Language)
• Terraform (Software)

Nice To Haves

• Managing enterprise Kubernetes platforms serving multiple engineering organizations.
• Building Platform-as-a-Product initiatives.
• Experience with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, or similar observability solutions.
• Experience with multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.
• Experience leading platform standardization and migration initiatives.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers or serving as technical lead.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of innovative software and web applications, ensuring they align with business objectives and user requirements
• Integrating new systems seamlessly with existing infrastructure, focusing on scalability, security, and continuous performance improvement
• Mentoring team members and providing technical training, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and professional growth
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful application integration, advocating for best practices in software development
• Participating in or leading peer programming sessions, design sprints, or prototyping sessions
• Driving the creation, maintenance, and accessibility of comprehensive documentation for all development activities
• Monitoring application performance metrics rigorously, utilizing data to guide enhancements and ensure delivery aligns with project goals
• Providing expert technical advice and support to internal stakeholders and external partners, effectively communicating complex concepts
• Collaborating with the Quality Assurance team to confirm applications meet rigorous testing standards and fulfil technical requirements
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• 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.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior