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Hours Part-time, Full-time
Location Washington, DC
Washington, District of Columbia

About this job

Business Unit:

Job Summary:

Responsible for validating product quality by analyzing and testing the

quality of the code base. Focuses on writing code that will be executed

in an automated and repeatable fashion which will reduce manual testing

efforts and increase code quality and consistency. Develops and

maintains code that validates front-end, middleware, and database

systems, using the latest tools and programming languages. Provides

input into various software development lifecycle stages. Partners with

software engineers to write efficient automation code using coding

standards and best practices. Reports test execution results to senior

leadership. Repairs complex broken automation scripts, and performs peer

reviews of automation codebase. Integrates knowledge of business and

functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and

crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Employees at all levels are expect 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 and diversity
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our

communities

Core Responsibilities:

  • Write and edit complex, automated test code, using the same standards

as a Software Engineer, that allows for repeatable, reliable testing

solutions to test the wide functionality of products and software in

accordance with specifications and technical requirements, maintaining

automation codebase in a version control system (GIT, SVN). This may

include creating complex SQL queries for validation of databases and

writing SOAP and RESTful API automated scripts.

  • Build new tools to assist in faster test automation and functional

testing efforts, and innovate on existing automation processes.

  • Serve as a guide and mentor for junior-level engineers. Provides

technical leadership and consultation with regards to practices,

procedures and techniques.

  • Review project progress, evaluates results and recommends corrections

in technical applications and analysis to executive teams.

  • Perform code reviews of automation scripts and front-end codebases.
  • Work closely with Test Engineers and Development teams to build test

script hooks that help in earlier and easier testing.

  • Analyze broken test cases and diagnose and repair to working order.
  • Diagnose and repair complex bugs within production code.
  • Drive scrum meetings as ScrumMaster, perform backlog grooming, and

sprint planning.

  • 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.

Job Specification:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
  • Engineering, Computer Science
    • Generally requires 7-11 years related experience.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer