Junior Android Developer at Comcast

Comcast Technology and Product Experience (TPX) is seeking an entry-level Android developer to join the Connected Living Internet Safety Client Engineering team.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Experience with building software applications (preferably in Java or Kotlin)
• Understanding of key concepts in the Software Development Life Cycle

Experience

• Experience building or consuming RESTful web services
• Fundamental understanding of the HTTP protocol and caching strategies
• Desire to drive adoption of software engineering best practices within your team
• Experience working with an app that integrates with several internal mobile libraries
• Experience with multiple specific Android technologies/libraries; Kotlin, Coroutines, Dagger, MVVM
• Experience managing software projects with source control systems like GitHub
• Eagerness for learning and adapting to new technologies
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for code quality that follows best practices

Summary

Comcast Technology and Product Experience (TPX) is seeking an entry-level Android developer to join the Connected Living Internet Safety Client Engineering team. This group is responsible for customer-facing mobile, web, and voice application development for Comcast’s Home Security, Home Network Management and Internet of Things product offerings. This includes the native Android & iOS Xfinity application, which manages our cloud enabled gateway for millions of homes and is expanding internationally. Learn more about us at https://www.xfinity.com/apps. Check out the Xfinity Android app! Note: We are currently working remotely and will be following a flexible hybrid model in future. This role is also open to fully remote or virtual US-based candidates.

Job Description

In this role, you will be an Android Developer on the Internet Safety crew where you will collaborate with stakeholders to write hands on code for mobile components and libraries, contribute to conversations on technical architecture, and influence the Xfinity Android app architecture. You must be able to pick up new technologies quickly, be a strong team player, and rapidly adapt to changing business and customer demands. The ideal candidate will have experience working on native Android applications that rely on multiple web services and operate at a scale of millions of users.

HOW WE WORK

• We follow the squads and guilds engineering model for developing mobile apps at scale. Our native Android & iOS developers work closely with each other across multiple squads, following agreed upon design patterns, reviewing pull requests, and learning and growing together
• Platform leads influence change through mobile tech design reviews and Android & iOS guild meetings
• We have a strong onboarding process with 30-, 60- and 90-day goals so that you can succeed as an Android developer
• We’re interested in attracting a diverse set of candidates for this position. If you’re not sure that you qualify, please err on the side of applying.
• 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.
• 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.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

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