Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the digital evolution of NBC News, one of the world’s best known and most trusted news organizations. We are looking for a Sr. Full-Stack JavaScript Developer for the Analytics Framework Team, a part of NBC News Digital Technology.

You will be responsible for extending and maintaining a flexible, and extensible data gathering framework which is used across multiple platforms including web, mobile, and OTT. You will operate as a leader within the analytics framework team and work with other development teams to support best practices, and implementation of data gathering across the NBC News Digital portfolio.  You should have experience working with and mentoring Jr. developers and working to foster a culture of adaptability, respect, and ownership.

This position reports to the head of Analytics Framework and is based in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain JavaScript framework for web and mobile analytics reporting.
• Provide tools and documentation such as browser extensions, web tools and software packages for cross team developers to implement analytics.
• Be Knowledgeable of how our data is collected on all platforms and what it means.
• Maintain testing of analytics and 3rd party tags based primarily on network requests.
• Work closely with Data Engineers and Analysts to predict what data will be valuable most broadly
• Demonstrate critical thinking for potential roadblocks; comprehend a bigger picture of the business and effectively communicate these issues to stakeholders
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to implement solutions that adhere to solution designs and schema
• Understanding of modern cloud computing platforms and concepts (AWS preferred)

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $155,000-$175,000. 

Qualifications

Requirements

• Embrace a ‘builder’ mentality to automate processes, and push the business forward
• 5+ years experience in a software developer role
• Strong JavaScript proficiency with frameworks and vanilla.
• Proficient deploying and maintaining node packages
• Familiarity with web analytics solutions
• Proficient with Linux environment
• Passion for media and news
• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Bonus Points

• Experience implementing reporting such as Adobe Analytics and Mparticle
• Experience with cypress network testing
• Experience with AMP development
• Experience with streaming video analytics
• Proficiency in Python

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $155,000-$175,000. 

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.

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