Backend Python Engineer: Scale Ad Tech Platform

Comcast (CC) of Willow Grove; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is seeking a Backend Python Developer to design, build, and integrate scalable services for Buyer Cloud. You will work on APIs, data pipelines, and backend systems that power DSP operations, participating in the full SDLC with emphasis on code quality and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor juniors, review code, and help drive engineering best practices while delivering high‑quality software that scales to millions of transactions each month.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Python and Django.
• Experience building RESTful APIs with Django.
• Experience with PHP.
• Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and AWS at scale.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate software solutions.
• Analyze system requirements and tailor applications for optimal functionality.
• Assist with software updates and rollout of releases.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Work with QA to ensure software meets specs and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across applications and systems.
• Summarize market trends to inform project strategy.
• Train operational staff to use internal applications.
• Exhibit independent judgment and dependable attendance.

Skills

Python

Django

RESTful APIs

PHP

Kubernetes/EKS

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is seeking a Backend Python Developer to design, build, and integrate scalable services for Buyer Cloud. You will work on APIs, data pipelines, and backend systems that power DSP operations, participating in the full SDLC with emphasis on code quality and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor juniors, review code, and help drive engineering best practices while delivering high‑quality software that scales to millions of transactions each month.