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Solutions Architect/ Technical Program Manager - Video (CCP): Comcast Corporation

Solutions Architect/ Technical Program Manager - Video



Comcast is going to change the way America looks at television. Sound exciting? Then be a part of our next big thing. Our customers want access to entertainment from every source - and we are going to bring it to them! Whether it's their TV, PC, smartphone, or the next cool device, we are building a next-generation platform that will serve them all and provide a seamless experience. It is the converged world we have all been waiting for. We are creating a start-up to make it happen. Remember start-ups? Small teams, high performance, agility, creativity, ideal culture, bad desk chairs? That is us except for the bad chairs, because we will have the security of Comcast behind us.

We are looking for people who put the "know" in innovation, and bring out the "imagine" in imagination. We are looking for leaders, not followers. But be sure to leave your ego at the door, and bring your best ideas, open mind and communication skills. Because we are building the perfect product development environment and hand-picking a product dream team. Because if you rock, you should be here.


The Challenge:

The Solutions Architect role requires a strong technical program management background and several years of development experience. Comcast's custom solutions are extensive and require in-depth technical understanding to apply them effectively. Solutions Architects do not contribute code to the project codebase, but being able to prototype new functionality is important.

The Task:

* Provide robust solutions for interconnected components of a complex system involving many other groups and organizations within Comcast.
* Work directly with the product management organization to provide critical leadership and guidance in the requirements definition process.
* Evaluate, and when necessary prototype, alternatives to determine the most appropriate approach for each solution.
* Prepare design and specification documentation that can be understood by technical, functional and business driven teams throughout the organization.
* Provide support to the engineering team members to estimate the level of effort required for a given project or component.
* Act as the champion for the components of the overall solution that you are responsible for while working with other principal team members to ensure a collaborative approach is undertaken prior to implementation.
* Be an active member of the larger solutions architects team, acting as a whole to define the best possible global solution.
* Provide appropriate support to the documentation, support and training organizations related to your solutions.
* Represent the project and Comcast in discussions with internal and external groups and organizations, including Comcast executive staff, vendors, other MSOs, industry organizations, etc.


Required Skills:
Required Qualifications:

* 5+ years software experience at an architect/technical program management level
* Demonstrated ability to lead the design and development of complex applications.
* Proven experience as a technical leader.
* Familiarity with Lean and Agile software development processes.
* Strong sense of responsibility and ownership for the success of projects.
* Strong technical program management experience and experience defining and developing against SDKs.
* Understanding of and experience with the full software development lifecycle, including functional and technical specification, implementation, QA processes, deployment, and maintenance.
* Demonstrated leadership ability and confidence to work closely with members of different teams or organizations in collaborative scenarios.
* In-depth understanding of services-based software design as it applies to scaling, security, etc.
* Strong Video experience in ONE OR MORE of the following areas: IP video streaming, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 compression and transport, Content Delivery Network (CDN), session and resource management, Digital Rights Management (DRM), switched digital video, Video on Demand system.

Desired Qualifications:

* Familiarity with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 standards.
* Experience in the cable or telco industries a plus.
* Proficiency in HTTP, IP Multicast/Unicast, XML, a plus.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Keen attention to detail and a high level of commitment.

* Relocation assistance available for qualified applicants.


US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B candidates at this time.