Ellixir Engineer

Key Skills

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud-EC2, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS, AWS Kinesis, CSS3, Effective communication skills, Elasticsearch, HTML5, Lambda, NoSQL, Project management, RDBMS

Job Description

The Comcast Applied AI & Discovery group is looking for a talented Elixir Engineer to join our team and build innovative web applications using the Phoenix framework for our data management platform. As a Full Stack Elixir Engineer, you will work on both the front-end and back-end of web applications using Elixir and other technologies. You will design and develop user interfaces, business logic, data models, and APIs. You will also handle database operations, integration of front-end and back-end applications, and testing and debugging of the software. You will be part of a team of engineers, product managers, and designers who collaborate to deliver high-quality software solutions for our stake holders. You will also be involved in migrating existing web applications with multiple technologies to the Phoenix framework, which is a modern web development platform based on Elixir.

Core Responsibilities

• Create impactful and relevant user interfaces on top of data-intensive management platforms
• Develop backend and frontend applications for data labeling and annotations, which are essential for annotating data used to train machine learning algorithms
• Apply strong cloud service skills including technologies used on AWS (S3, EC2, S3, Lambda, Kinesis, Elasticache, etc.)
• Apply knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases
• Implement product requirements into production-ready applications
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
• Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
• Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
• 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 in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
• Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, project management skills.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Elixir
• Phoenix Framework
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and various web technologies
• Experience building data intensive management platforms
• Experience with backend and frontend applications for data labeling and annotations
• Experience building user management schemes to support RBAC-based access
• Knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for building innovative applications

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.

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