Director 1, Software Development & Engin at Comcast (Reston, VA)

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary:
Responsible for providing strategic leadership and executive oversight
to all aspects of the Software Development and Engineering department's
projects and activities. Develops and implements strategies and works
with project personal to develop project standards, and performance
metrics. Works with Supervisors and Managers to ensure all applications
meet project specifications and requirements. Provides leadership and
direction for team which may include multiple functional areas. Develops
and implements strategy for functional area(s). May have responsibility
for developing and managing budget.

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:
- Creates and drives strategies in alignment with the Company's overall
vision and business goals.
- Works with project personnel to define standards and frameworks with
regards to coding, programming, and the general development of
applications for multiple platforms.
- Leads the Software Development and Engineering team in the development
of new software and web applications, and leads the continued support
for existing applications and applications in development. Oversees
implementation initiatives, software updates, and the roll-out of new
software releases.
- Works with Supervisors and Managers to ensure all deliverables adhere
to deadlines, specifications, and budgets. Develops and implements
performance metrics. Reviews and reports on project progress to
leadership team.
- Prepares and manages budget(s) and financial targets.
- Continuously researches new techniques with respect to coding
technology and coding practices. Works with the Engineering team to
implement new techniques that benefit the goals of the organization.
- 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:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
- Engineering, Computer Science
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- Generally requires 10+ years related experience

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

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