Senior Backend Engineer (Python or PHP) - New York - ONSITE 4X Week at Comcast

Compensation

$148,029 – $222,043/yr

Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Description

FreeWheel is hiring a Senior Backend Python Developer to design and develop scalable software and web applications, build and maintain RESTful APIs, support production deployments, and provide technical leadership and mentorship. The role requires at least four years of Python and Django experience, experience with PHP, Kubernetes/EKS and AWS production deployments, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The New York pay range is $148,028.68 to $222,043.02, with the application window lasting 30 days from the posting date.

Required Skills

Python
Django
REST APIs
PHP
Kubernetes/EKS
AWS

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Required Previous Experiences: At least 4 years of Python and Django experience
Experience creating and developing RESTful APIs with Django
Experience with PHP
Experience with Kubernetes/EKS, AWS, and owning production deployments at scale for critical backend services
Preferred Qualifications: AdTech industry experience