Experienced Senior Staff Engineer – PaaS and IaaS Automation and Cloud Computing Expertise for Remote Work Environment

Introduction to GEICO and the Role

For over 75 years, GEICO has been a leader in the insurance industry, standing out for its low rates, outstanding service, and innovative marketing. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, GEICO offers a financially stable and rewarding work environment with opportunities for training and career advancement. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Staff Engineer to join our team, focusing on PaaS and IaaS automation. This role is 100% remote, providing you with the flexibility to work from anywhere and manage your environment to maximize productivity.

Job Overview

As a Senior Staff Engineer at GEICO, you will play a crucial role in innovating and building new systems, improving existing ones, and identifying opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap aimed at increasing the velocity of product delivery and unlocking new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in open-source technologies such as Terraform, Postgres, KEDA, Knative, and Kubernetes as a service.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise.
• Develop and execute technical software development strategies for various domains.
• Be accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of solutions.
• Influence and educate leadership at all levels.
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
• Analyze costs and forecasts, incorporating them into business plans.
• Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsor continuous learning.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging serverless trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance GEICO’s PaaS strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, compliance, and application teams, to ensure the seamless integration and alignment of solutions with organizational goals.
• Build resilient and scalable architecture, driving innovation and cost efficiency.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Deep hands-on experience in complex system design and implementation of containers and Kubernetes platforms.
• Fluency in at least two object-oriented programming (OOP) languages such as Java, Go, Python, C++, etc.
• Good knowledge of at least two of the following languages: C, C#, or other object-oriented languages, PHP, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, shell script, etc.
• An exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap.
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc., and familiarity with No-SQL databases like Cassandra, MongoDB, Elasticsearch. Knowledge of NewSQL databases like TiDB or YugabyteDB is a plus.
• A track record of publications in credible conferences and journals.
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
• Experience deploying applications with PaaS platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms.
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of big data and streaming data architecture (Lambda/Kappa), K8s cluster, and ETL pipeline.
• Knowledge of ML and AI technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline and related open-source tools like GIT/Jenkins/CircleCI/SonarQube.
• Knowledge of open-source monitoring software like Grafana and Prometheus.
• Experience using Terraform (infrastructure as code).

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Expertise in Azure Functions, Azure Web Apps, and AWS Lambda.
• Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Certifications.
• Experience with serverless architecture using open-source tools such as KEDA and Knative.
• Experience with Python and PowerShell programming.
• Experience with technical software development for Platform Engineering domain.
• Experience with Go open-source programming language.
• Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches.

Experience and Education

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of professional experience in building PaaS services such as Serverless Platform, Cluster management platform based on Kubernetes or equivalent orchestration platform running on private and public clouds.
• 8+ years of experience in design, architecture, and implementation of highly secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise-grade platforms and applications.
• 6+ years of experience with open-source frameworks.
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At GEICO, we are committed to the growth and development of our associates. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will have opportunities to:

• Lead and mentor teams, developing your leadership and management skills.
• Participate in training and development programs, enhancing your technical and soft skills.
• Contribute to the development of new technologies and solutions, staying at the forefront of industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, broadening your understanding of the business and developing your ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment and Company Culture

GEICO offers a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our company culture is built on the principles of mutual respect, trust, and open communication. We believe in fostering a workplace where every associate feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $110,000.00 - $261,500.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Our Total Rewards Program includes:

• 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.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Staff Engineer position at GEICO. With our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and associate development, we offer a unique opportunity for you to grow your career and make a meaningful contribution to our organization. Apply now and join our team of dedicated and talented professionals!