Senior Engineer - IaaS (Containers, OS and Language Runtimes) REMOTE

GEICO; Chevy Chase (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineer to innovate and enhance systems, focusing on containerized applications. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure security, availability, and performance, while also contributing to best practices in container technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and a strong background in cloud services. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing container orchestration platforms.
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance of applications.
• Implement and enforce security measures for container runtimes.

Skills

Container Orchestration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer works with our Staff Engineers and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems, and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will help in the delivery of high-quality products, unlocking new engineering capabilities. Additionally, you will maintain GEICO's operating systems, contribute to the upstream Linux community, and optimize runtimes for Java, GoLang, Node.js, Python, and .NET environments.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security, availability, and performance of containerized applications.
2. Contribute to the development of best practices and standards in container runtime technology.
3. Play a hands-on role in the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and related orchestration platforms.
4. Collaborate effectively with other technical professionals and teams to ensure seamless integration of container runtimes with the overall technology stack.
5. Implement and enforce security measures for container runtimes to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
6. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of container runtime solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and optimizing container runtimes.

Additional required skills include:

• Strong expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and related container orchestration platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems, especially Linux.
• Experience in managing end-to-end container image lifecycles.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle.
• Fluency in DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and Azure DevOps operational framework.
• Fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Go or Rust.
• Ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to security risks.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience developing and running container orchestration platforms at scale.
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design.
• 3+ years of experience with open-source frameworks (desired).
• 2+ years of experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

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Annual Salary

$90,000.00 - $215,000.00

The above salary range is a general guideline. Factors such as responsibilities, experience, education, work location, market, and business considerations influence the final offer.

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

Benefits

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

Benefits may vary by location and eligibility requirements.

GEICO is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities, fostering a respectful and harassment-free work environment.