Senior Software Engineer (Python, API, Serverless, Microservices)

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

ZipRecruiter - Englewd Clfs, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Englewd Clfs, NJ

About the position

NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative systems for the Content Sales division. This role involves building enterprise solutions that aggregate data from diverse systems, collaborating with IT and business teams, and contributing to cutting-edge technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead, guiding the development of full-stack solutions with a focus on API integration and data aggregation.
• Lead the design and implementation of APIs that aggregate data from multiple external sources and deliver seamless, scalable integrations.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and scalable code on both the front-end and back-end, following best practices and modern design patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with system architecture.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within a matrixed organization, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to navigate system complexities and deploy solutions efficiently.
• Take ownership of services throughout their lifecycle, from design and development to testing, deployment, and ongoing support in production.
• Drive innovation and continuously improve engineering processes through code reviews, mentorship, and technical leadership.
• Understand business needs & design quality software solutions that work well with the current architecture.
• Ensure quality & confidence in software by writing effective automated unit tests.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience, with a focus on API development and integration.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, or similar high-level server-side languages.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript & relevant JavaScript design patterns, with experience in either Angular and/or React.
• Familiarity with serverless services like AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization technologies, and API security best practices.
• Ability to decide when to use relational vs. NoSQL databases and must have experience with at least one of the relational databases (Microsoft SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering full-stack solutions, particularly in data-driven applications.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Proven experience building APIs to aggregate and process data from multiple sources.
• Experience in building scalable, high-performance distributed systems.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment strategies, and API monitoring/maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring junior developers and guiding teams through technical challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of event-driven architecture and asynchronous programming patterns.
• Experience in handling large datasets from multiple sources and integrating them into cohesive systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, especially in data aggregation, API performance, and scalability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of discounts and perks