Experienced Full Stack Data Ops Engineer II – Cloud-Native Architecture, Big Data, and DevOps Expert – REMOTE

About GEICO and the Mobility Org At GEICO, we're on a mission to revolutionize the insurance industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Our Mobility Org is at the forefront of this transformation, driving the development of high-performance, low-maintenance, and zero-downtime platforms and applications. As a Data Ops Engineer II, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization and helping us achieve our vision of becoming a tech-driven company with engineering excellence at its core. Position Summary We're seeking an experienced and passionate Data Ops Engineer II to join our Mobility Org team. As a key member of our engineering operations staff, you'll work across the organization to provide a seamless experience for our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, resilient distributed systems for data ingestion, creating dashboards that display next-level metrics for consumption, and implementing data quality solutions. Position Description Our ideal candidate has a broad and deep technical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between. You'll be working in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly, and you'll thrive in a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement. As a Data Ops Engineer II, you'll be responsible for: Scoping, designing, and building scalable, resilient distributed systems for data ingestion Creating dashboards that display next-level metrics for consumption Designing and implementing data quality solutions Designing and implementing solutions to manage data products, data contracts, and data dictionaries Designing and implementing data lineage solutions Building product definitions and leveraging your technical skills to drive towards the right solution Engaging in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle Utilizing programming languages like Python, C#, or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services Consistently sharing best practices and improving processes within and across teams Assuming ownership of existing business processes and services Driving enhancement and continuously improving the quality of services and end-user experience Engaging in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle Working with senior engineers to define the technical architecture and support the implementation of new hardware standards/services from a technical perspective Supporting projects migrating from existing platforms to new platforms Building product definitions and using your technical skills to drive towards the right solution Analysis and estimation skills Driving proof of concepts to test new technologies with hardware and software, working closely with cyber, network, and telecommunication teams Assuring 24x7 operations and stability of services with high regard for end-user experience Supporting the creation of the enterprise-level roadmap in terms of supporting multiple vendors for future business demands Scoping, designing, and building scalable, resilient systems Providing knowledge share, mentoring, and systems training to junior team members as needed Consistently sharing best practices and improving processes within and across teams Contributing to significant business initiatives, attending scrum meetings, and giving presentations Solving difficult problems, learning new technologies, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible Qualifications To be successful in this role, you'll need: Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms Understanding of existing Operational Portals such as Azure Portal Understanding of HTML-5, JavaScript/TypeScript, XML, and JSON Understanding of micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs Understanding of monitoring tools such as Application Insights Intermediate PowerShell scripting skills Intermediate level understanding of Azure Network such as security zones, VNETs, and Public Peered Services Understanding of DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps framework and tools Understanding of Azure PaaS and IaaS services Understanding of security protocols and products such as Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth Experience in Datacenter structure, capabilities, and offerings, including the Azure platform, and its native services Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) Understanding in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework Experience with GIT and the overall GIT lifestyle Experience with GraphDB Experience with Big Data and the tooling on our Big Data Platform (Hadoop, Hive, Kafka) Experience with Load test tooling (Gatling) Experience with troubleshooting tools such as Dynatrace, Thousand Eyes, Influx, Spark GUI, Yarn Logs, ETL Metrics, and Grafana Experience with Containerization using Docker and Kubernetes Understanding of Java programming fundamentals Understanding of Spring Boot Framework Web Service APIs with technologies such as Rest and GraphQL Experience with SQL Queries Experience with arenaflex/CD tooling (Jenkins, Gradle, Artifactory, etc.) Experience with Spark and Scala with a beginning understanding of DSaT MDF Experience with Enterprise Reporting Tool (Qlik or MicroStrategy) Analysis and estimation skills Strong problem-solving ability Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment Experience To be considered for this role, you'll need at least 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience in Big Data, 2+ years of experience with architecture and design, and 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service. Education A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience is required. Annual Salary The annual salary for this role is $80,000.00 - $160,000.00, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits As an Associate at GEICO, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including: 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 Equal Employment Opportunity GEICO is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We provide 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. How to Apply Ready to join our team? Click the link below to apply for this role: Apply for this job Apply tot his job

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