Senior Platform Engineer — Kubernetes, Cloud & CI/CD

Comcast; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking an experienced software engineer to collaborate across teams, design and develop software solutions, and mentor junior engineers. The role emphasizes system requirements analysis, application customization, and ensuring quality with QA, while training users and contributing to production-grade platforms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software engineering, hands‑on Kubernetes, AWS/OCI, and Terraform experience, plus strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering related fields
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Go,Python
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
• Experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS, OCI
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins,Argo CD
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, and GitOps practices
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and integrate software solutions that align with business needs
• Conducting analysis of system requirements and the customization of applications to ensure optimal functionality
• Assisting with the software update process for existing applications and roll‑outs of software releases
• Mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and shared knowledge within the team
• Engaging with Quality Assurance to verify that software meets technical specifications and delivering high‑quality, reliable applications
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in software applications and systems
• Synthesizing market research and industry trends to inform project strategies and enhance product offerings
• Conducting training sessions for operational staff to ensure effective use of internally developed applications
• 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) as necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Kubernetes

Go

Python

CI/CD

Terraform

Cloud Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Computer and Information Science

Job description

Comcast is seeking an experienced software engineer to collaborate across teams, design and develop software solutions, and mentor junior engineers. The role emphasizes system requirements analysis, application customization, and ensuring quality with QA, while training users and contributing to production-grade platforms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software engineering, hands‑on Kubernetes, AWS/OCI, and Terraform experience, plus strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.