Lead Software Engineer (Backend, C#, .NET Core, API)

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
GOLF
This role is part of our Golf group, which brings together the teams behind products and services like GolfNow , TeeOff and GolfPass , which better connects golfers and golf facilities around the world through innovative solutions like cloud-based golf course management and SmartPlay contactless technology and services that create optimum golfing experiences.
Job Description
We're looking for a Lead Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in server-side development and a proven track record of leading technical teams. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs, while also mentoring team members and contributing to architectural decisions. The Lead Backend Software Engineer will work closely with Product, Data Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure rapid, predictable and stable software delivery.
Responsibilities
As a backend engineer, you will lead the design and development of scalable services and APIs using modern technologies, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and robust architecture. You'll play a key role in shaping backend infrastructure, making critical system design decisions, and optimizing database performance and data architecture. Working closely with fellow engineers, product managers, and designers, you'll help deliver high-impact features that drive the product forward. In addition to contributing to system architecture and infrastructure planning, you'll provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers.
Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership, senior, or lead engineer role
• 3+ years of experience with C# and .NET Core
• 3+ years of experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• 3+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases (preferably SQL Server)
• Experience with caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• Knowledge of backend security best practices (authentication, authorization, OWASP)
• Solid understanding of unit testing
• AWS and deploying cloud-based applications
• Experience using Source Control (Git and GitFlow)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, AMQP)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Experience with GraphQL API development
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and CQRS patterns
• Experience performance profiling and optimization
• Familiarity with distributed systems concepts
• Experience with data streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Experience with database migration strategies
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline optimization for backend services
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to microservices architecture and system design
• Experience with GitHub Actions pipelines

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.