Data Ops Engineer II, Mobility Org
Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.
Position Description
Our Data Ops Engineer II is a key member of the Mobility Engineering Operations staff working across the organization to provide a friction-less experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.
Position Responsibilities
As an Engineer II, you will:
Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems for data ingestionCreate dashboards that display next level metrics for consumptionDesign and implement data quality solutionsDesign and implement solutions to manage data products, data contracts and data dictionariesDesign and implement data lineage solutionsBuild product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solutionEngage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle Utilize programming languages like Python, C# or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and servicesConsistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solutionAssume ownership of existing business processes and services Drive enhancement and continuously improve the quality of servicers and end user experience Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle Work with senior engineers to define the technical architecture and support the implementation of new hardware standards/services from technical perspectiveSupport projects migrating from existing platforms to new platformsBuild product definition and use your technical skills to drive towards the right solution Analysis and Estimation skillsDrive proof of concepts to test new technologies with hardware and software, working closely with cyber, network, and telecommunication teamsAssure 24x7 operations and stability of services with high regard for end user experienceSupport the creation of the enterprise level roadmap in terms of supporting multiple vendors for future business demandsScope, design, and build scalable, resilient systemsProvide knowledge share, mentoring, and systems training to junior team members as neededConsistently share best practices, and improve processes within and across teamsContribute to significant business initiatives, attend scrum meetings, and give presentations Solve difficult problems, learn new technologies, and push the boundaries of what is possibleQualifications
Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented designExperience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systemsIn-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms Understanding of existing Operational Portals such as Azure Portal Understanding of HTML-5, JavaScript/TypeScript, XML, and JSONUnderstanding of micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIsUnderstanding of monitoring tools such as Application Insights Intermediate PowerShell scripting skills Intermediate level understanding of Azure Network such as security zones, VNETs, and Public Peered Services Understanding of DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps framework and toolsUnderstanding of Azure PaaS and IaaS services Understanding of security protocols and products such as of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuthExperience in Datacenter structure, capabilities, and offerings, including the Azure platform, and its native services Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)Understanding in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational FrameworkExperience with GIT and the overall GIT lifestyleExperience with GraphDBExperience with Big Data and the tooling on our Big Data Platform (Hadoop, Hive, Kafka)Experience with Load test tooling (Gatling)Experience with troubleshooting tools such as Dynatrace, Thousand Eyes, Influx, Spark GUI, Yarn Logs, ETL Metrics, and GrafanaExperience with Containerization using Docker and KubernetesUnderstanding of Java programming fundamentalsUnderstanding of Spring Boot FrameworkWeb Service APIs with technologies such as Rest and GraphQLExperience with SQL QueriesExperience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Gradle, Artifactory, etc.)Experience with Spark and Scala with a beginning understanding of DSaT MDFExperience with Enterprise Reporting Tool (Qlik or MicroStrategy)Analysis and Estimation skillsStrong problem-solving ability Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environmentExperience
2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience in Big Data2+ years of experience with architecture and design 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworksEducation
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$80,000.00 - $160,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* 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 Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid Training and Licensures*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.