Software Engineer 3

Comcast•Chicago, IL

About The Position

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 and can insert advertisements around the world. FreeWheel’s mission is to build great AdTech software. We are looking for a Engineer 3 to join our growing engineering team in Freewheel. If you’re excited to work with a tightly knit team of engineers solving hard problems the right way using cutting-edge technologies from backend to frontend for the large-scaled distributed business system, and monitoring tools in the cloud, this opportunity is for you. Our business engineering team works with huge provisioned datasets from several sources to help the world’s largest programmers, measurement partners, and networks monetize their supplies. We build and maintain responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern web technologies crossing various devices and browsers on the state-of-the-art Cloud-Native platform built on AWS. Our people are the most important part of our business, and none more so than our engineers. We are fundamentally looking for bright, enthusiastic problem solvers- people who love a challenge, constantly evaluate and question, and above all, love to ship a product that solves real problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
3-5 years of professional experience in software development.
Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
Strong backend development experience, with solid understanding of HTTP protocol and experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL).
Proficient in Golang or Java, with a good grasp of common design patterns (e.g., GoF, SOLID, MVC) and backend system design principles.
Solid understanding of testing methodologies, with hands-on experience in backend testing tools such as JUnit, JMeter, etc., to ensure code quality and system reliability.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in backend systems, with experience using tools such as Go pprof, JStack, JMap, etc.
basic knowledge of frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js) and ability to collaborate effectively with frontend engineers.
Good communication and writing skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Familiarity with the Scrum Agile collaboration framework and experience using Jira.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Git, Jenkins, and understanding of DevOps principles.
Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing large-scale web applications is preferred.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud computing platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership to gather requirements.
Interface with global engineering teams/components when necessary.
Extensively use a combination of cutting-edge technologies to increase the workflow flexibility and API responsiveness.
Provide innovative end-to-end solutions for new business requirements
Write technical design documentation.
Develop test case design documentation.
Actively participate in technical and testing design review
Implement software solutions according to FreeWheel engineering standards.
Develop and implement Unit Tests, Regression Tests, and Automation tests based on the test case design.
Implement integration tests that span across component teams.
Actively participate in code review.
Incorporate appropriate instrumentation, monitoring, and alert mechanisms into the software.
Ensure delivered software solutions are always up and available
Handling product alerts and providing support.
Implement bug fixes when necessary.
Upgrade components, libraries, infrastructure, etc. as necessary
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) and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.