Staff Engineer - Data Lakehouse Platform
Description:
GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and core data infrastructure.
You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission.
Our Staff Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to innovate and bring the best open-source data infrastructure and practices into Geico as we embark on a greenfield project to implement a core Data Lakehouse for all Geicos core data use-cases across each of the companys business verticals.
As a Staff Engineer, you will: Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient Data Lakehouse components.
Requirements:
Exemplary ability to design and develop, perform experiments
Experience developing new and enhancing existing open-source based Data Lakehouse platform components
Experience cultivating relationships with and contributing to open-source software projects
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
Expertise in 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
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Benefits:
Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training and Licensures
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