Software Engineer - Python / Django

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You'll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)
Job Summary
This job involves collaborative design and development of software solutions that meet business objectives. It includes system requirement analysis, application customization, and assisting with software updates. It also involves mentoring junior engineers, ensuring quality with Quality Assurance, and providing technical leadership on routine projects. The job is also responsible for conducting training for application users.
Job Description
*This position is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.*
Comcast's Technology + Product (T+P) organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer - Python / Django to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade web applications and backend services. This role requires strong technical expertise, adherence to best practices, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using Python and Django or equivalent Python-based frameworks.
• Participate in system architecture, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services in alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable solutions.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, peer reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Manage source control using Git, following enterprise versioning and branching strategies.
• Implement database schemas, queries, performance optimizations, and provide support for relational databases.
• Support automation, configuration management, and deployment activities using Ansible.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, resolve application and production issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous process improvement.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For:

• 5-7 years of professional software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Django or equivalent Python web frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI).
• Strong Python programming experience.
• Experience with Git and enterprise source control practices.
• Relational databases experience, preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, security principles, and backend best practices.
• Experience with container technologies such as docker, Podman etc.
• Familiarity with Celery or asynchronous task processing frameworks.
• Exposure to Vector or similar observability and logging solutions.

Additional "Nice to Have" Skills:

• Experience or working knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration management, including support automation, configuration management, and deployment activities.
• Experience with Redis for caching or messaging.
• Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and automating workflows using Ansible Tower (AWX).
• Knowledge of Filebeat and journald for centralized logging.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Concourse CI or GitHub Actions.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript for frontend integration and debugging.

About Our Perks & Benefits:
We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.
Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/benefits
Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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.

Job Profile: Engineer 3, Software Development & Engineering
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Git; Django Development; Python (Programming Language)
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $114,985.89 - $172,478.83
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
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