Engineer II

Position Description

Our Engineer II works with our senior Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems. The ideal candidate knows specifically Cassandra database or related key value database technologies.

Position Responsibilities

As a Engineer II, you will:

Utilize Python and Golang and other open source object language for the tools development.
Capable to study and learn open-source database source code mainly for Java. 
Be very familiar with relational and non-relational databases. 
Have a understanding of container orchestration including Docker and Kubernetes and have experience implementing database workloads in containers. 

Qualifications

 You are transparent and decisive 
 You have a prejudice for action and an iterative approach to software 
 You learn from your mistakes and pass the knowledge on to others 
 In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms 
 Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches 
 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) 
 Experience with micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs 
 Understand the software architecture and design 
 Understand the monitor tools (Prometheus and Grafana)
 Proficient in HA database architectures and tools 
 Bonus for experience with the K8ssandra Kubernetes operator 

Experience

 2+ years of professional experience in software development, programming languages and database infrastructure, installation, configuration and maintenance of the hardware, software, and network systems 
 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks 

Education

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

Annual Salary

$80,000.00 - $160,000.00

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.

Benefits:

As an Associate, 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

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

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.