Technical Lead

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

NBCUniversal is looking for a passionate and tech-savvy individual to join our team, supporting cutting-edge data and application platforms in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. If you love solving complex problems, collaborating with others, and delivering innovative solutions with minimal guidance, this role is for you! Join us in driving innovation and delivering world-class solutions!

Responsibilities

• Design, Development, delivery and support of sports applications working closely with software architects, quality engineers and other developers from NBCU and partners
• Design and implement enterprise Micro Services, reactive single page applications and APIs using   ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, VB.NET, .NET Framework, Web Services, Angular and SQL Server
• Work with modern web technologies and databases - UI development using Microsoft .Net framework technologies, Cloud Native development using MS Azure, AWS and relational database system (SQL Server)
• Creating user interfaces with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js and popular frameworks like Angular or React to deliver a responsive and engaging user experience.
• Lead testing initiative by developing test plans and coordinating the resolution of bug fixes and production defects.
• Create design & coding standards and guidelines for middle tier, front end and backend areas for the development team
• Work with platform/operations teams to optimize the technical support workflow for all sports business applications. 
• Create technical design based on business functional requirements
• Measure, monitor and report the quality standards compliance via DevOps, automation (unit testing) and other tools
• Conduct proof of concepts on new technology offerings in the market to enhance the quality of application, productivity and efficiency of team
• Developing and consuming web services, such as RESTful APIs, to facilitate communication between the client-side and server-side components.
• Implementing data storage solutions using databases like SQL Server and writing efficient data access code with Entity Framework or ADO.NET.
• Database design and programming using MS SQL Server
• Ensuring application performance, scalability, and security through best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project managers, designers, and other developers, to define and meet project milestones.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code to support application development and future iterations.
• Conducting code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to identify and fix bugs before deployment.
• Staying current with the latest developments in the .NET platform and related web technologies to enhance application functionality and performance.
• Participating in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation and support.
• Providing technical support and guidance to other team members and stakeholders, including troubleshooting and resolving issues post-deployment.
• Engaging in continuous learning and professional development to adapt to evolving technological trends and best practices in full-stack development.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor/Masters in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of Software Development experience in a variety of programming languages, primarily on .NET Framework, cloud native development (AWS, MS Azure), relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and front-end technologies Dot Net Core, ASP.NET, C#,  .NET Framework, Web Services and Angular.
• Strong background in software development along with client management skills.
• Knowledge or experience with cloud providers and infrastructure as a service
• Knowledge and experience with designing, building and deploying enterprise or cloud scale applications
• Strong architecture and design skills, able to present ideas and implement designs to meet the needs of customers
• Strong communication skills and experience in delivering work with geographically distributed development teams
• Thorough understanding of software development lifecycle principles, procedures and processes, agile project execution methodology, business user communication and training

Desired Characteristics

• Exceptional technical, analytical, organization, research, and presentation skills
• Experience working in an Agile environment; knowledge of SCRUM framework and Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Strong analytical and process-oriented approach; Ability to apply structure to complex problems
• Knowledge and experience in no-sql databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Stamford, CT office a minimum of four days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $125,000 - $160,000 (bonus eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].