Sr. Engineer, Productivity (Sharepoint)

Posted:
9/17/2024, 1:59:34 AM

Location(s):
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Sr. Engineer  Enterprise Engineering, Productivity (Sharepoint) 

 

Position Summary  

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with a passion for building high performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applicationsYou 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 Productivity team, working within the team and partnering across stakeholder organizations, to provide a frictionless 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. For this role, the ideal candidate has specific technical knowledge in Sharepoint, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.  

 

Position Responsibilities  

As a Senior Engineer Engineer, you will: 

  • Lead projects involving major business productivity suites of platforms such as Microsoft 365 (M365) productivity apps, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Box, etc. 

  • Assume service ownership and administration of existing business productivity platform and services 

  • Drive enhancement and continuously improve the services and end user experience  

  • Implement platform upgrades and feature expansions of existing productivity platforms  

  • Work with vendors such as Microsoft, Box to understand technology roadmap and maintain a working relationship with vendors to influence vendor roadmap as per Geico associates needs 

  • Define the technical architecture, especially within M365, and support the implementation of new services from technical perspective 

  • Work closely with various business stakeholders including but not limited to, auditing, content search, cyber security and infrastructure teams to ensure platform security and compliance 

  • Drive proof of concepts to test new technologies and/or features of collaboration and productivity platforms 

  • Assure 24x7 operations and stability of services with regard for end user experience 

  • Consistently share best practices, and improve processes within and across teams 

 

Qualifications 

  • Broad and deep technical knowledge, with M365 architecture and different Microsoft Products such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint and One Drive, Microsoft Purview, MS Project, MS Visio, etc. This role in particular will, at first, lean heavily into the Sharepoint side. 

  • Broad and deep technical knowledge of other content storage platform such as Box 

  • High proficiency in scripting languages and tools like Python, PowerShell scripting to automate administration of platforms and workflows 

  • Proficiency in understanding of APIs, having mindset to build custom automated solutions using Graph API OR REST API to integrate with productivity, security, or compliance. 

  • ​Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments  

  • Experience with protocols and products: understanding of Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Windows Authentication, Workday, SAML, OAuth, Power Automate and Power Apps 

  • One or more of the following certifications are highly desired:  

  • Microsoft Solution Architect 

  • Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft SharePoint administrator 

  • Strong problem-solving ability 

  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills 

  • Please be vocal in the interview if you have proficient .NET skills and experience 

 

Experience 

  • 5+ years of engineering experience on productivity platforms such as M365, Box, MS SharePoint, MS Exchange, that support productivity apps of portfolio 

  • 2+ years of experience with scripting and/or API integration development work to automate workflow and/or business processes 

  • 2+ years of experience with architecture and design 

  • 1+ year of experience of Box administration preferred 

 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience 

 


 

Annual Salary

$90,000.00 - $185,000.00

The 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.


 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.


 

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 Leave
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid 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.