There is no joke. This is an actual job listing for ‘Junior Software Engineer’ at NBC.

[text] QualificationsRequirements ABachelors degree or higherlevel degree in computer science or a related field andor a history of relevant work experience. 3 years of system integration experience with proven expertise in media and systems. Must be willing to work in New York. New York onsite at 30 Rock or working from home. 3 years of experience in Python Full Stack development and Java 3 Years of experience in Software Development Life Cycle SDLC Strong testing and debugging skills. 3 Years of experience in handling Media Asset Management systems. Knowing Avid Interplay MAM media Central and Arvato is a big plus. Experience with modern application stacks and development practices. Experience with backend engineering including knowledge on architectural practices evaluating and implementing new technologies. Experience in developing professional web applications and User Interface applications using HTMLS CSS3 JavaScript jQuery AJAX JSON XHTML and XML Experience in design and development of applications using open source frameworks and APls. Experience in Cloud based services. Knowing Cloudian BlackPearl and Amazon will be big plus. Experience with creating querying and maintaining databases with many DBMS such as MySQL. Cassandra SQLite PostgreSQL and Oracle. Experience in CeleryRabbitMQKubernetes Experience in TestDriven and AgileScrum Developments Experience in both Windows and UNIXLinux platforms including programming and debugging skills in UNIX Shell Scripting. Experienced in Web Services approach for Service Oriented Architecture SOA Experience in compile package and deploy. Knowing Salt Stack. Jenkins Docker ANT Maven will be plus. Willing to adapt new technologies s needed. Desired Characteristics Strong Operational familiarity with broadcast production workflows or video productions systems. Experience with serverclient Virtualization protocols. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Strong desire to lean and crosstrain in new technologies and passion to maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously working independently and as part of team in a collaborative manner. Demonstrate strong skills in the areas of analysis organization and escalation Excellent communication skills with a cool levelheaded approach and a genuine curiosity in exploring new best practices and technology. Able to clearly succinctly communicate actions andor next steps Highly customer focused and very responsive listens. understands and acts.