GEICO
Senior Manager, Observability and Reliability Platform (REMOTE)
GEICO, Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, 20815
Position SummaryGEICO
is seeking an experienced Senior Manager
with a
passion for building high performance
next generation Observability systems based on
Open
-
s
ource
Technologies
.
You will
build and manage a team of engineers with
a
deep focus
on
delivering
enterprise-wide
product
to
operate
in a highly performant and efficient way
.
You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we redefine experiences for our customers.Position DescriptionOur Senior Manager is an
engineering leader who
works with the engineering staff to innovate and build new engineering solutions,
improve,
and enhance existing
distributed
solutions as well as
leverage engineering solutions to solve critical
Observability Engineering problems
.
A Senior Manager
will lead
the strategy
and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the
velocity
of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities
.
The ideal candidate has deep technical
expertise
in
Python/
Golang
/Java
coding, Kub
ernetes
and building multi-cloud Observability
Platform
solutions from
ground
-
up
using
open-source
technologies.Position ResponsibilitiesAs a
Senior
Manager, you will:Have strong technical
expertise
and leadership, you
are able to
lead from the trenches and ha
ve proven
knowledge
in
the area of
Observability
Be able to drive
the build out of multi cloud
infrastructure,
lead
by example
and
be a role model to the team of developers and infrastructure engineers
Work with your Director to address project dependencies, negotiate and estimate incremental delivery dates for milestones with the stakeholder community, and deliver projects on time
Understand how requirements and design choices may
impact
systems across multiple areas
Report on your team’s progress
for project and other key metrics, in addition to presenting detailed and implementable ideas for areas to further improve or influence product or project delivery
Initiate and support performance evaluation of team members
Cultivate a culture that motivates all levels of performers to higher levels of achievement
Build and
maintain
relationships with your team members to support an environment of trust
Identify where technical or analytical skill gaps put future team deliverables at risk and craft a plan to remediate, consistently challenge team members to share knowledge and learn
new technologies
Significantly contribute to the team planning process to include surfacing associate level proposals
Collaborate with the product teams to understand their pain points around performance, resiliency and formulate strategies to address recurring issues in a sustainable way
Develop and motivate teams to solve complex problems and be a strong advocate for open-source technologies and solutions
Be responsible for
building and mentoring a new team of Site reliability engineers
Drive the team towards building solutions towards the long-term goals while ensuring that high priority tech debts are solved in an efficient way
Be a strong thought leader in
Observability,
Site Reliability engineering
Principles
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
QualificationsStrong
expertise
with
Python
,
Golang
or Java
and RESTful Services
, with Focus on building high
throughput/High
volume
distributed
systems
Strong Expert in
Unix,
Container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), container runtimes and optimization
Experience with
Open-source
Observability tools
such as Prometheus, and
LGTM stack will be a big plus
Strong understanding on
Columnar
data stores
Strong understanding of Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps principles
Strong technical acumen in Cloud Architecture, Performance Benchmarking, and Capacity planning
Solid foundation
in algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
Experience managing and growing en
gineers
and teams
In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
Basic UI/UX and prototype design knowledge and experience
Proven abilit
y to concentrate and
demonstrate
a
capacity
for learning technical concepts and adapting to
new technologies
quickly
Strong Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure etc.) platform
knowledge
Proficiency
in Project Management and work item management tools such as Azure DevOps and Portfolio
Experience5-8
years of experience in leadership position
5-
8 years of leading
an
E
ngineering
team
s
8
+ years coding experience
5+ years of development in a large-scale,
distributed systems
3+
years of hands-on work experience supervising personnel in a
Kubernetes
environment5+ years of experience with one of the public cloud - AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
2+ years' experience with
automation
EducationBachelor's degree or master's
degree in information technology
or related field, or equivalent experience
#LI-RM1Annual Salary$110,000.00 - $261,500.00 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.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new 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 Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid 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.
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is seeking an experienced Senior Manager
with a
passion for building high performance
next generation Observability systems based on
Open
-
s
ource
Technologies
.
You will
build and manage a team of engineers with
a
deep focus
on
delivering
enterprise-wide
product
to
operate
in a highly performant and efficient way
.
You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we redefine experiences for our customers.Position DescriptionOur Senior Manager is an
engineering leader who
works with the engineering staff to innovate and build new engineering solutions,
improve,
and enhance existing
distributed
solutions as well as
leverage engineering solutions to solve critical
Observability Engineering problems
.
A Senior Manager
will lead
the strategy
and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the
velocity
of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities
.
The ideal candidate has deep technical
expertise
in
Python/
Golang
/Java
coding, Kub
ernetes
and building multi-cloud Observability
Platform
solutions from
ground
-
up
using
open-source
technologies.Position ResponsibilitiesAs a
Senior
Manager, you will:Have strong technical
expertise
and leadership, you
are able to
lead from the trenches and ha
ve proven
knowledge
in
the area of
Observability
Be able to drive
the build out of multi cloud
infrastructure,
lead
by example
and
be a role model to the team of developers and infrastructure engineers
Work with your Director to address project dependencies, negotiate and estimate incremental delivery dates for milestones with the stakeholder community, and deliver projects on time
Understand how requirements and design choices may
impact
systems across multiple areas
Report on your team’s progress
for project and other key metrics, in addition to presenting detailed and implementable ideas for areas to further improve or influence product or project delivery
Initiate and support performance evaluation of team members
Cultivate a culture that motivates all levels of performers to higher levels of achievement
Build and
maintain
relationships with your team members to support an environment of trust
Identify where technical or analytical skill gaps put future team deliverables at risk and craft a plan to remediate, consistently challenge team members to share knowledge and learn
new technologies
Significantly contribute to the team planning process to include surfacing associate level proposals
Collaborate with the product teams to understand their pain points around performance, resiliency and formulate strategies to address recurring issues in a sustainable way
Develop and motivate teams to solve complex problems and be a strong advocate for open-source technologies and solutions
Be responsible for
building and mentoring a new team of Site reliability engineers
Drive the team towards building solutions towards the long-term goals while ensuring that high priority tech debts are solved in an efficient way
Be a strong thought leader in
Observability,
Site Reliability engineering
Principles
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
QualificationsStrong
expertise
with
Python
,
Golang
or Java
and RESTful Services
, with Focus on building high
throughput/High
volume
distributed
systems
Strong Expert in
Unix,
Container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), container runtimes and optimization
Experience with
Open-source
Observability tools
such as Prometheus, and
LGTM stack will be a big plus
Strong understanding on
Columnar
data stores
Strong understanding of Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps principles
Strong technical acumen in Cloud Architecture, Performance Benchmarking, and Capacity planning
Solid foundation
in algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
Experience managing and growing en
gineers
and teams
In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
Basic UI/UX and prototype design knowledge and experience
Proven abilit
y to concentrate and
demonstrate
a
capacity
for learning technical concepts and adapting to
new technologies
quickly
Strong Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure etc.) platform
knowledge
Proficiency
in Project Management and work item management tools such as Azure DevOps and Portfolio
Experience5-8
years of experience in leadership position
5-
8 years of leading
an
E
ngineering
team
s
8
+ years coding experience
5+ years of development in a large-scale,
distributed systems
3+
years of hands-on work experience supervising personnel in a
Kubernetes
environment5+ years of experience with one of the public cloud - AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
2+ years' experience with
automation
EducationBachelor's degree or master's
degree in information technology
or related field, or equivalent experience
#LI-RM1Annual Salary$110,000.00 - $261,500.00 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.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new 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 Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid 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.
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