Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior 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 Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering 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 will be responsible for managing and maintaining our software configuration management systems, ensuring the integrity and stability of our software products throughout the development lifecycle.
Position Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer - Configuration Management, you will:
Implement and maintain software configuration management processes and tools.
Develop and manage build and release pipelines, ensuring timely and reliable software deliveries
Collaborate with development and operations teams to define and implement best practices for configuration management
Automate and streamline build, deployment, and release processes
Monitor and troubleshoot build and release issues, providing timely resolutions
Maintain and improve version control systems using Git
Ensure proper documentation of configuration management processes and procedures
Perform regular audits of configuration management systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
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 services
Mentor other engineers
Qualifications
Advanced programming experience within Wiki (Atlassian), CI/CD Pipeline, Azure Just-in-Time, VM Access, Azure Cloud Services, Azure Active Directory, Azure Automation AccountsProven experience in software configuration management or a related role
Strong understanding of version control systems using Git
Experience with build and release automation tools preferably Azure DevOps
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Shell, etc.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Advanced understanding of DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps framework and tools
Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)
Strong problem-solving ability
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
Experience
4+ years of professional Configuration Management experience
3+ years of experience with architecture and design
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$82,000.00 - $185,000.00The 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:
*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.
Website: http://www.geico.com/
Headquarter Location: Chase, Maryland, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1936
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Auto Insurance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Government ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Internet ⋅ Mobile