Media and Software Engineer Placement

by NBCUniversal

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Deadline: 29th November 2019
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Computer Systems Engineering, Television/Film/Media
Location: London

Media and Software Engineer Placement

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment and news?

We have some outstanding opportunities for Media and Software Engineer placements to join one of the world’s premier entertainment networks.

We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion for technology who are currently studying or have recently graduated as part of your studies ideally with C#, .NET, SQL Server and AWS experience.

To join one of our 12-month placements you will be studying or have no more than one year of experience post your graduating with a degree-level or equivalent course.
You must also be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the placement.

To ensure that you are considered for the placement that best fits your interests and skillset, we recommend that you apply to no more than 3 placements.

Job Description:

You will understand the fundamental design principals behind scalable applications and the importance of testing and security. You have the ability to quickly grasp the underlying business requirements of our operation and help us turn them into effective and reliable technical solutions that excite and delight our user base.

You will work together with an established, talented and experienced development team working with Agile Methodologies to help build out functionality on a .NET / AngularJs business system that supports key business functionality. There will also be opportunities to get involved with media engineering and post production delivery and support.

Exact responsibilities will vary slightly between each division/team; however the main responsibilities of any Media & Software Engineer placement will include:

  • Configuration of new linear and VOD channels
  • Writing database queries and generating ad hoc reports
  • Software development (peer reviewed)
  • Software testing and creation of automated test cases
  • System administration tasks
  • Support and Issue resolution
  • Media engineering and post production support tasks
  • Opportunities to get involved with media engineering, post-production delivery and support

Essential Skills:

  • A resourceful self-starter who is excited to contribute to delivering our ambitious technology roadmap
  • A self-motivated team player, willing to both learn and mentor new technologies
  • Good written and spoken communication skills
  • Experience or a willingness to learn Jira and Confluence

Education & Qualifications:

To join one of our 12-month placements you will be studying or have no more than one year of experience post your graduating with a degree-level or equivalent course specifically in;

  • IT
  • Computer Science

Corporate Social Responsibility statement:

At Comcast NBCUniversal, we understand the power of media and technology to make meaningful connections. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower, we bring together diverse communities and inspire our audiences and employees to make a positive social impact. In addition to our annual Cares Day where all employees volunteer in our local community, we offer additional opportunities to give back throughout the year.

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We encourage you to be selective in your applications and only apply for a maximum of three positions. These positions should be those that really interest you and/or match your qualifications. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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