Senior Software Architect (Architect 4), Comcast Business Global

Job description

Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what’s next.

Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market.

Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Software Architect to contribute to the design and development of enterprise-level software systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in software architecture and development, particularly in Java, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

This role is hands-on and requires a solid foundation in software engineering best practices, with opportunities to influence architectural decisions and mentor team members.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and contributing to innovative solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

This role is based in our Plano, TX office.

It is not approved for remote or virtual employment.

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
 

Core Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and architecture of enterprise software systems, ensuring scalability and alignment with business goals.
• Assist in developing high-level product specifications and architectural choices in collaboration with senior architects.
• Recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve performance and development efficiency.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code primarily in Java; remain hands-on with development tasks.
• Participate in code reviews and help establish coding standards and best practices.
• Debug and optimize applications to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their growth through knowledge sharing and technical coaching.
• Participate in architectural discussions, technical planning, and project estimations.
• Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify opportunities for improvement in scalability, performance, and security.
• Ensure solutions are well-engineered, maintainable, and delivered on schedule.
• Document requirements and contribute to system implementation strategies across projects.
• Support technology proofs and communicate architectural direction within the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, including design and architecture responsibilities.
• Preference for applicants currently functioning as a Senior Engineer aspiring to be an Architect
• Strong proficiency in Java and related technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, and JPA.
  
  Should be comfortable with coding, as needed.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems and enterprise applications.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and collaborate within engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
  
   

Employees at all levels are expected 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.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role.
  
  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Strategic Technology Planning; Solution Architecture; Design

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.

Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.

We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.

That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations