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We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
Who We Are
NBC News Digital is creating the digital future for one of the world's best-known and most-trusted news organizations. Our Digital Technology organization is at the center of building and improving a suite of digital products including user experiences across web, mobile apps, OTT devices, storytelling tools including CMS and curation systems, and a platform to distribute that content to hundreds of millions of users. Our brands include NBC News, Today, MSNBC, CNBC, E! News, and Telemundo Noticias.
Overview:
We're on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with a robust background in Drupal 9 and TypeScript, to spearhead the backend services for CMS integration. This role is pivotal, focusing on the creation and maintenance of complex APIs and modular Drupal backends, along with componentized TypeScript-based React frontends.
Responsibilities:

• Implement, and maintain robust CMS services, with a focus on Drupal 9 modules such as Feeds, Workflows, Scheduling, JSONAPI, REST API, and GraphQL.
• Develop a growing suite of npm modules written in TypeScript aimed at abstracting our services for a React/TypeScript decoupled frontend, ensuring modularity and reusability across our digital properties.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Operations, Design, and Editorial teams to bring digital content strategies to fruition.
• Conduct thorough and regular testing and code reviews, to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Write, maintain, and optimize code, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Offer strategic technical insight to influence our product roadmap, providing guidance on best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong background in Drupal 9, React, and Typescript.
• Proficient in designing, implementing, testing, and integrating RESTful APIs, JSON APIs and GraphQL APIs.
• Mastery in configuration management via Drupal CLI.
• Proficiency with version control systems, and agile development practices.
• Proven experience optimizing services for stability and speed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, with practical experience integrating APIs with React components.
• Certifications in AWS, Acquia Certified Drupal, or other relevant fields are highly advantageous.
• Exceptional understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and data structures.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Additional Information
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