Unlock Your Potential as a Staff Engineer at GEICO: Driving Innovation in PaaS and Messaging
GEICO is on a mission to revolutionize the insurance industry through technological excellence, and we're seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer to join our team on a remote basis. As a Staff Engineer - PaaS (Messaging) Kafka Remote, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical landscape, driving our transition from a traditional IT model to a tech-centric organization with a focus on engineering excellence.
About GEICO and the Role
GEICO is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers, known for its low rates, outstanding service, and innovative marketing strategies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer a financially stable and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating a work environment free from discrimination and harassment is unwavering.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, low-maintenance platforms and applications, with a particular focus on open-source messaging and event streaming technologies like Kafka. You will collaborate with our Distinguished Engineer, Sr. Engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to innovate, solve complex problems, and drive our technical roadmap forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and thought leadership across the enterprise, focusing on multiple areas and driving the strategy and execution of our technical roadmap.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems and identify new opportunities.
- Develop and execute technical software development strategies for the Platform Engineering domain, ensuring the quality, usability, and performance of our solutions.
- Serve as a role model and mentor, coaching and strengthening the technical expertise of our engineering and product community, and influencing and educating executives.
- Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams, analyzing costs and forecasts, and incorporating them into business plans.
- Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes, and demonstrate adaptability while sponsoring continuous learning.
- Take on-call and operational support responsibilities as needed.
Essential Qualifications
- Deep hands-on experience in complex system design, data pipeline architectures, scale, performance tuning, with a good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in at least two object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, C++, etc.
- Good knowledge of two of the following languages: Java, C, C#, PHP, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, shell script, etc.
- Understanding of open-source messaging and event streaming products like RabbitMQ and Kafka.
- Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap.
- Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production.
- Track record of publications in credible conferences and journals.
- Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
- In-depth knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms.
- Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with open-source messaging and event streaming platforms, with an emphasis on building enterprise-scale platforms.
- Knowledge of big data and streaming data architecture (Lambda/Kappa), Kubernetes cluster, and ETL pipeline.
- Familiarity with ML and AI technologies.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related open-source tools like GIT, Jenkins, CircleCI, SonarQube, and knowledge of Terraform/Ansible.
- Knowledge of open-source monitoring software like Grafana and Prometheus.
- Familiarity with other messaging and event solutions like Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Hub.
Experience and Education
- 6+ years of professional PaaS and IaaS experience.
- 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks.
- 3+ years of experience with architecture and design.
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
What We Offer
As a Staff Engineer at GEICO, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our Total Rewards Program is designed to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period.
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave.
- 401(k) Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Training and Licensures.
Our compensation package is competitive, with a salary range of $82,000 to $261,500 per annum, depending on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Why Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we're committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and free from discrimination and harassment. We offer a culture of psychological safety, where everyone can thrive and grow. With over 75 years of industry leadership, we're poised for continued growth and innovation.
If you're a motivated and talented Staff Engineer looking to drive technological excellence and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Take the First Step Towards a Rewarding New Role
Seize this opportunity to join our friendly team and be part of a company that's shaping the future of insurance through technology. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with GEICO.
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