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

GEICO; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in IaaS, focusing on container technologies and operating systems. This remote role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance existing systems and innovate new solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in container orchestration, security measures, and cloud services. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and quality in delivering high-performance products.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with container orchestration platforms.
• 3+ years experience with architecture and design.
• 2+ years experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance of containerized applications.
• Implement security measures for container runtimes.
• Play a hands-on role in deployment and lifecycle management.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

DevOps Concepts

Cloud Architecture

Go

Rust

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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

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Position Description

Our Senior Engineer works with our Staff Engineers and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve, and enhance existing systems as well as 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

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security, availability, and performance of containerized applications.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards in container runtime technology.
• Play a hands-on role in the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and related orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with other technical professionals and teams to ensure seamless integration of container runtimes with the overall technology stack.
• Implement and enforce security measures for container runtimes to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
• 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.
• 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 (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate complete technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience

• 4+ years of experience developing and running container orchestration platforms for large enterprises at scale.
• 3+ years of experience with architecture, and design
• 3+ years of experience with open-source frameworks is desired.
• 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

Education

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

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $215,000.00

The salary offered depends on various factors including experience, education, responsibilities, and location. GEICO currently does not sponsor employment authorization for this role.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

Additional Information

GEICO is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We foster a respectful and inclusive work environment.