Staff Engineer Data Engineer

As a Staff Data Engineer at GEICO, you will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of our data platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers, to develop robust data solutions that support business intelligence, machine learning, and analytics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain our Exadata enviroment
• Optimize data storage and retrieval strategies using cloud-based data platforms on Azure
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to enable advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to build efficient data models and warehouses.
• Automate data workflows and improve processing efficiency using modern tools and frameworks.
• Document data engineering processes, workflows, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
• Expertise in cloud-based data platforms (AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, or Azure Synapse).
• Experience with data orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, Prefect, or AWS Step Functions.
• Familiarity with data governance, security best practices, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Annual Salary

$115,000.00 - $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.

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 Assistance
• 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.