GEICO · 1 week ago
Software Engineer II – IaaS (Platform and Tools - VMs)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expGEICO is a renowned insurance provider committed to innovation and customer satisfaction. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build high-performance platforms and applications, driving the transformation of their IT model into a tech-centric organization.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve our toughest problems
Execute a strategic software development plan for IaaS, encompassing virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, Kubevirt, OpenStack, and Azure. Prioritize security, optimization for performance and efficiency across the entire development lifecycle
Own accountability for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
Fulfill on-call responsibilities and offer operational support
Qualification
Required
Strong software engineering and system architecture background
Experience with REST APIs, Kubernetes APIs, microservices, and containers
Experience with virtual machine provisioning frameworks utilizing Kubernetes operators such as Kubevirt or Crossplane
Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
Experience of building best-in-class customer facing experiences
Proficient in Kubernetes (K8s) with hands-on experience in cluster provisioning and management
Practical knowledge and experience in Linux and Windows operating systems, internals, and command-line utilities
Comprehensive understanding of containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, and Rancher
Familiarity with technologies such as ArgoCD, Cilium, Kubebuilder, and Kubevirt
Expertise in automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Cloud Init, Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform) for streamlined infrastructure provisioning
Solid foundations in software engineering, experience in system design, implementation best practices, and testing methodologies
Knowledgeable in security best practices for secure configurations and data protection
Proven in optimizing CI/CD for efficient Kubernetes deployment and configuration using GitOps and ArgoCD
Familiarity with security protocols and products, including Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth
In-depth knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions
Experience in building architecture and design, covering patterns, reliability, and scaling for both new and existing systems
Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
2+ years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience
2+ years of professional software best in class customer facing experiences using React or other UI frameworks
1+ years specializing in system design and implementation
1+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services
1+ years working with open-source frameworks
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Preferred
Professional experience in software development using modern programming languages like Go (preferred) or Python, Typescript, Java
Familiarity with Crossplane and/or Kubevirt for virtual machine provisioning is highly desired
Possesses relevant cloud and container certifications
Benefits
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.
Company
GEICO
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1996-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Todd Combs
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Clayton Johnson
Sr. Director of Product Management
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