Experienced Staff Devops Engineer for Remote Site Reliability Engineering and Cloud Infrastructure Development

Introduction to GEICO and Our Mission

At GEICO, we're not just an insurance company; we're a team of innovators, thinkers, and problem solvers passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of our customers. With over 75 years of experience in the industry, we've established ourselves as one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers, thanks to our commitment to low rates, outstanding service, and clever marketing. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer our associates a financially stable and rewarding workplace with ample opportunities for training and career advancement.

About the Role: Staff Devops Engineer

We're seeking an experienced Staff Devops Engineer to join our Site Reliability Engineering team, focusing on building engineering solutions, tools, frameworks, and automation in performance, efficiency, and reliability domains. This is a newly created function within our Contact Center Transformation group, aimed at enabling application teams to deliver enterprise-wide products that are highly performant, efficient, and reliable. As a Staff Devops Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving success, leveraging your strong and diverse skillset to address complex problems in a multi-cloud model, including On-prem, Azure, and AWS.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with application teams to understand their pain points around performance, efficiency, and reliability, formulating strategies to address recurring issues in a sustainable way.
• Influence and build vision with application owners to ship quality products at a faster pace, ensuring the highest standards of reliability and availability.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of team strategy and execution, driving the team towards building solutions that align with long-term goals while efficiently solving high-priority tech debts.
• Be a strong advocate for open-source technologies and solutions, leveraging your technical expertise to build highly available systems and drive the adoption of best practices across teams.
• Share knowledge and improve processes within and across teams, consistently demonstrating thought leadership in Site Reliability Engineering, Operational Excellence, and DevOps principles.

Essential Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps principles, with a strong understanding of cloud architecture, performance benchmarking, capacity planning, and reliability tools.
• Fluency in at least one modern language, such as Python, Java, or Go, with experience in open-source software being a significant plus.
• Experience managing infrastructure components through Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Expertise in container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), container runtimes, and OS (Operating System) optimization.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, release orchestration, and build tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or ADO.
• In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms, with a curious and willingness to work on applied AI solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding experience, with a focus on developing tooling and engineering solutions in large-scale, mission-critical environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience supervising personnel in a technical environment, with a proven track record of managing and growing technical leaders and teams.
• Experience working with public clouds, such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service, with a deep understanding of multi-cloud models and their applications.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At GEICO, we're committed to helping our associates grow and develop in their careers. As a Staff Devops Engineer, you'll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including paid training and licensures, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship programs. Our goal is to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your role and advance in your career.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced, with a focus on innovation, creativity, and teamwork. We believe in fostering a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity, where every associate feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. As a remote worker, you'll be part of a distributed team that's connected by a shared passion for technology and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $115,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to your salary, you'll be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including premier medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and parental leave, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, paid training and licensures, and a range of other perks and benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Conclusion

If you're a motivated and experienced Devops Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. As a Staff Devops Engineer at GEICO, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our customers' experience, drive technological innovation, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this chance to join our team and take your career to the next level. Apply now and discover the GEICO difference!

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