NBCUniversal

media and entertainment

SrApplicationEngineer

$119–140k Universal City, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Sr Application Engineer at NBCUniversal. Skills: Payment Systems support, SQL database, SQL Server Reporting Services, application support, software programs and applications development. building and supporting various software systems. ensuring that various card present and card not present systems are delivering a stable and fast service”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring that various card present and card not present systems are delivering a stable and fast service; ensure system uptime, responsiveness and security; achievement of business requirements; meeting targets and objectives

Industry & Context.

media and entertainment
Problems you'll solve

Ability to think pragmatically and outside of the box.; Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities; Results oriented with a history of problem resolution and prevention

Eligibility Requirements

after hours on-call support, On-call availability on a rotational basis, Willingness to travel and or work weekends with short notice, Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week., external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience in an IT support function supporting finance/payment applications such as ACI Postillion or ACI Secure Ecommerce solutions or experience with another payment gateway., Experience with solution planning and execution of installations, upgrades and hotfixes, Highly self-motivated and self-directed, Extensive experience in SQL database, query best practices, and reporting using SQL Server Reporting Services, Hands-on experience developing unit test cases and plans., Ability to read, write, and understand technical documentation, Experience working with various Windows platforms Windows 7/10, Server 2016 and up), Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws, and effectively handle sensitive/confidential matters efficiently and professionally, On-call availability on a rotational basis

Nice to Have

Japanese fluency, Technical and functional understandings of Point-of-Sale systems and eCommerce sites which accept various forms of payment, Experience developing in. NET or Node JS, Experience with ITIL processes and best practices, Experience in the hospitality industry, Familiarity with merchant processing and banking rules, Familiarity with PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley, or EMV

What You'll Do.

building and supporting various software systems

ensuring that various card present and card not present systems are delivering a stable and fast service

troubleshoot and operate applications to ensure system uptime

responsiveness and security

assist in defining the overall strategy

and maintenance of software applications

implementing and supporting software programs and applications

configuration management of various existing applications

and modify software specifications throughout the production lifecycle

serve as a key contact with the user community for solving business issues

providing support and guidance to other engineers

Lead the development and execution of testing

Assist in the definition

and documentation of software’s business requirements

Provide day-to-day application support on software systems

and code software programs and applications according to specifications

Partner with Point of Sale and ecommerce application owners to deliver solutions

Provide daily/weekly status reports and communicate open issues

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with other technical staff; Liaise with other technical staff; Collaborate and assist other Parks Technology locations; Collaborate with business analysts, programmer analysts and architects; Supports assigned applications in collaboration with Level 1 support and other members of Parks Technology including vendor resources.; work collaboratively with cross-function peers; work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Communication Scope

written communication skills; oral communication skills; interpersonal communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.

Process & Methodology

solution planning and execution, organizational and time management skills, Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Full Job 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. 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. How’d you like to be part of something BIG? As part of the Payment Systems support team here at Universal Studios Hollywood you’ll be building and supporting various software systems that help make Universal Studios the entertainment capital of LA! The Payment Systems team’s number one priority is ensuring that our various card present and card not present systems are delivering a stable and fast service. As a member of the team, you’ll help build, troubleshoot and operate applications to ensure system uptime, responsiveness and security.

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