Software Engineer 3- GoLang- Chicago, IL or Reston, VA- ONSITE (4 days a week)

Blueface Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies to develop scalable software solutions for a global audience. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers to tackle complex challenges while ensuring high standards of software quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GoLang, Java, or Python, along with web development expertise. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a culture of growth and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the ad tech industry.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software development experience with strong principles and algorithms.
• Proficiency in GoLang, Java, or Python with web development skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and provide end-to-end solutions.
• Implement software solutions and conduct code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

GoLang

Java

Python

Web Development

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Testing Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

Software Engineer 3- GoLang OR Java OR Python- Chicago, IL or Reston, VA- ONSITE (4 days a week)

Software Engineer 3- GoLang OR Java OR Python- Chicago, IL or Reston, VA- ONSITE (4 days a week)

Apply locations IL - Chicago, 33 W Monroe St Suite 1900 VA - Reston, 11951 Freedom Dr Ste 900 time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R410834

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

FreeWheel’s mission is to build great AdTech software. We are looking for an Engineer 3 to join our growing engineering team in Freewheel. If you’re excited to work with a tightly knit team of engineers solving hard problems the right way using cutting-edge technologies from backend to frontend for the large-scaled distributed business system, and monitoring tools in the cloud, this opportunity is for you. Our Business engineering team works with huge provisioned datasets from several sources to help the world’s largest programmers, measurement partners, and networks monetize their supplies. We build and maintain responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern web technologies crossing various devices and browsers on the state-of-the-art Cloud-Native platform built on AWS.

Our people are the most important part of our business, and none more so than our engineers. We are fundamentally looking for bright, enthusiastic problem solvers- people who love a challenge, constantly evaluate and question, and above all, love to ship a product that solves real problems.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering leadership to gather requirements.
• Interface with global engineering teams/components when necessary.
• Extensively use a combination of cutting-edge technologies to increase the workflow flexibility and API responsiveness.
• Provide innovative end-to-end solutions for new business requirements.
• Write technical design documentation.
• Develop test case design documentation.
• Actively participate in technical and testing design review.
• Implement software solutions according to FreeWheel engineering standards.
• Develop and implement Unit Tests, Regression Tests, and Automation tests based on the test case design.
• Implement integration tests that span across component teams.
• Actively participate in code review.
• Incorporate appropriate instrumentation, monitoring, and alert mechanisms into the software.
• Ensure delivered software solutions are always up and available.
• Handling product alerts and providing support.
• Implement bug fixes when necessary.
• Upgrade components, libraries, infrastructure, etc. as necessary.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficient knowledge of web development, including hands-on experience with HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, and SQL databases.
• Proficiency in Golang/Java programming with a solid understanding of popular design patterns, such as GoF, MVC, SOLID, MVP, Flux, and more.
• Strong understanding of testing principles and practices, ensuring code quality with tools such as Junit, Selenium, Cypress, JMeter, Jest, and Mocha.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for both frontend and backend, utilizing tools such as Browser Developer Tools, Go PProf, JStack, JMap, etc.
• Good communication and writing skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with the Scrum Agile collaboration framework and experience using Jira.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Git, Jenkins, and understanding of DevOps principles.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience in developing large-scale web applications is preferred.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud computing platforms is a plus.

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.

Why Join FreeWheel?

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern data stacks, cloud platforms, and real-time processing frameworks.

Innovation-Driven Culture: Collaborate with top engineers, data scientists, and industry leaders shaping the future of ad tech.

Growth & Impact: Solve complex, large-scale data challenges with tens of billions of daily events in a high-impact role.

Flexible & Inclusive Work Environment: We value diverse perspectives, work-life balance, and professional development.

About FreeWheel:

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is a global leader in advanced advertising technology, enabling seamless transactions across screens, data types, and sales channels. Operating in nine countries, FreeWheel powers global ad insertion and recently launched Universal Ads, a cross-publisher TV advertising platform in collaboration with major media players like NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Roku. Committed to innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth, FreeWheel fosters a dynamic work environment where diverse perspectives thrive while shaping the future of premium video advertising.

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.

Skills

Back-End Development, Design, Technical Requirements

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $107,448.06 - $161,172.09

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. 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.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years. Comcast is proud to be 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.