Senior Software Engineer – Data Lakehouse Platform

GEICO; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GEICO as a Senior Software Engineer focused on the Data Lakehouse Platform, where you'll innovate and implement high-performance data infrastructures. This role involves mentorship, collaboration, and problem-solving within a supportive engineering community while offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

401K savings plan with a 6% match

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on data infrastructure.
• Experience with open-source table formats and compute engines.
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps concepts and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Data Lakehouse components.
• Collaborate with peers to lead architecture sessions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Software development

Data infrastructure

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Iceberg

Apache Spark

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Data Lakehouse Platform

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At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.

When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Lakehouse Platform team. As a key member of the engineering staff, you will drive the design, development, and implementation of high-performance, low-maintenance, and zero-downtime platforms and core data infrastructure. You will work closely with the Staff Engineer to innovate and bring the best open-source data infrastructure and practices into GEICO.

Position Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, resilient Data Lakehouse components
• Collaborate with the Staff Engineer to lead architecture sessions and reviews with peers and leadership
• Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
• Evaluate and recommend new software tools and technologies to improve the Data Lakehouse platform
• Work with customers, team members, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of the engineering community
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
• Stay up-to-date with the latest open-source projects, technologies, and trends, and participate in internal and external technology communities
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop Data Lakehouse components using open-source technologies such as Apache Iceberg, Apache Polaris, and others

• Collaborate with the Staff Engineer to lead architecture sessions and reviews with peers and leadership
• Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of the Data Lakehouse solutions
• Evaluate and recommend new software tools and technologies to improve the Data Lakehouse platform
• Work with customers, team members, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of the engineering community
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
  
  

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on data infrastructure and platforms

• Experience with open-source table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta, Hudi, or equivalent)
• Experience with open-source compute engines (Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Trino/Presto, or equivalent)
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, or equivalent)
• Expertise in developing distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, and highly available
• Experience with container technology like Docker and Kubernetes platform development
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps concepts and cloud architecture
• Experience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.) or equivalent
  
  

Annual Salary

$105,000.00 - $230,000.00

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.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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