Software Engineer (UK remote)

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (‘SpinCo’) comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

We are looking for a Security Software Engineer to be part of our NBCU Consumer Product Security team.  This security engineer will partner with Global Streaming Technology and Cyber Security organizations to build and deploy internal services that enhance our organizations security posture through data driven approaches and align with Cyber Security and Enterprise Technology strategies. The successful candidate will be joining NBCUniversal at an exciting time as we evolve our process and services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on cloud-native applications and security
• Extensive Golang knowledge with a focus on building and improving cloud-native services
• Experience delivering, and improving on, highly available and scalable cloud-based security services
• Strong knowledge of the secure software development lifecycle, security principles and secure coding practices
• Contribute and support the team in design and implementation of complex software systems that integrate security best practices
• Experience in Consumer-Facing Applications: Direct experience with products or services consumed by millions of users, particularly in streaming media, OTT platforms, or digital media services.
• Detailed knowledge of common cloud services and models offered and potential risks posed by each
• Knowledge of best practices in the Cyber Security industry, such as the OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, CIS Critical Security controls, and NIST Cloud Security guidelines
• Give and receive constructive feedback in a team environment, fostering a culture of continual improvement and excellence
• Comfortable enabling others to do their best through documentation, resources and mentorship
• Excellent time management skills to appropriately prioritize multiple concurrent projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal Degree is not required, relevant experience in the above mentioned areas prioritized
• Experience in software engineering, with a focus on cloud-native applications and security
• Fluent in Golang and software design patterns
• Extensive experience with AWS services, particularly in serverless and security domains
• Strong background in infrastructure as code, with expertise in AWS CDK, Pulumi and/or Terraform
• Strong DevOps background, including advanced CI/CD practices and automated testing strategies
• Good understanding of containerization, orchestration, and microservices architectures
• Proven track record of leading complex software projects from conception to delivery

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance
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