Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) - Chicago - ONSITE 2X Week- FreeWheel
About The Position
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, builds advertising software and operates a global platform that processes large-scale digital advertising transactions. Buyer Cloud builds and maintains services used to set up, configure, manage, monitor, and execute digital real-time bidding campaigns. The App team focuses on APIs, support tools, and ad-serving systems that enable efficient and scalable programmatic advertising operations. The Senior Backend Software Engineer plans and designs software and web applications, analyzes and supports integrations, and helps develop and maintain backend services. The role contributes technical guidance throughout the design process, supports other engineers, oversees technical documentation, and helps ensure software is delivered on time, to specification, and within budget. The position is onsite in Chicago two days per week and requires regular, consistent attendance; night and weekend work may be necessary on variable schedules. The role calls for experience with Python and Django, RESTful APIs, PHP, Kubernetes/EKS, and AWS, including ownership of production deployments for critical backend services at scale. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, is listed as a qualification. AdTech or advertising experience is a bonus. The position's stated relevant work experience is 7–10 years; the ideal skillset separately specifies 4+ years working with Python and Django.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience working with Python and Django, as stated in the ideal skillset.
- Experience creating and developing RESTful APIs using Django.
- Experience with PHP.
- Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and AWS.
- Experience owning production deployments at scale for critical backend services.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience; the posting also notes that coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may be considered.
- 7–10 years of relevant work experience, as listed in the posting.
- Ability to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
Nice To Haves
- AdTech or advertising experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements.
- Analyze integration needs.
- Design software and web applications, support applications under development, and customize existing applications.
- Develop software update processes for existing applications and assist with software release rollouts.
- Train junior Software Development Engineers on internally developed software applications.
- Oversee research, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including designs, evaluation plans, test results, manuals, recommendations, and reports.
- Keep current with technological developments and evaluate competitive applications and products.
- Review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to assigned projects.
- Assist with technical leadership and provide guidance on practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Mentor Software Development Engineers.
- Assist in tracking and evaluating performance metrics.
- Help ensure the team delivers software on time, to specification, and within budget.
- Work with Quality Assurance to assess whether applications meet specifications and technical requirements.
- Test and evaluate systems, subsystems, and components.
- Act as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and customers.
- Present and defend architectural, design, and technical choices to internal and external audiences.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters.
- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Follow company Operating Principles, prioritize customer experience, collaborate as a team, contribute to the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, and support an inclusive culture.
Benefits
- Comcast provides benefits to eligible employees, with options and support intended to address physical, financial, and emotional needs.
- Most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
