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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Xfinity - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,000.0 - $200,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Structures, Data Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Teradata SQL, Data Storage Technologies, Kubernetes, Data Lineage, Database View, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usdb30cf1875eb450ddbdb8925ab85cf1b/eaa ## About the Role Data Engineering; Data Storage; Structured Query Language (SQL); Collaboration; Data Architecture Development; Databricks Platform; Java (Programming Language), Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years + ## Description * Leading data structure and pipeline development to standardize, transform, and deliver data for insights and reporting, following best practices * Ensuring data quality throughout the lifecycle, from ingestion to processing and loading, through rigorous data quality frameworks * Designing and implementing standardized methods for data consumption, including APIs, database views, and data extracts, to facilitate end-user access * Designing and deploying data solutions on Kubernetes, Teradata, AWS, and Databricks to meet specific business requirements * Choosing data storage solutions tailored to sensitivity and access needs using platforms like minIO, Teradata, AWS S3, and Redshift * Mapping data lineage and applying transformation rules to streamline troubleshooting and impact analysis for data modifications * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine data sourcing and processing, enhancing data quality, and optimizing operational processes * Setting design standards and QA protocols for software/systems development to ensure data flows and storage solutions interoperate effectively * Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. * Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary. * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Employees at all levels are expected to: * Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. * Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. * Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences. * Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. * Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. * Drive results and growth. * Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead. * Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)