Sr Java Engineer

Job Description
Engineer 4, Software Development & Engineering
Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications, working as part of a team responsible for software development and delivery of data pipelines for Xfinity Data Platform (XDP). XDP as a cloud platform manages configurations and operational data for millions of Xfinity routers, offers features for xFi residential and business customers to simplify &improve their network connectivity needs & experience.


• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under
development and customizes current applications. Develops software update
process for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases and
periodic tasks and participation in Site Reliability engineering (SRE) of platform
applications.
• Design and develop low latency, high throughput server applications that handle
large volume of data stream processing by leveraging big data technologies,
example Apache Spark or Flink, Kafka , AWS services like Kinesis, SNS, SQS,
Opensearch. Develop application using Java or Scala, python scripting,
microservices with Spring framework e.g. Spring boot, NoSql databases like
Cassandra or Mongo. Assists in developing, monitoring and evaluating
performance metrics.
• Writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including
evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations
and reports.
• Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and
evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and
current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with
regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification
and technical requirements.
• Displays expertise in process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends
architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
• 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.
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.