Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You 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 is a self-starter that has deep technical expertise in their domain. Position Responsibilities As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will: Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise Collaborate across team members and across the tech organization to solve our toughest problems Develop and execute technical software development strategy for a variety of domains Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions Utilize programming languages like C#, Java, Python or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community. Influence and educate executives Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams Analyze cost and forecast, incorporating them into business plans Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Qualifications Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production Extensive experience in leading and building full-stack application and service development, with a strong focus on SAAS products / platforms. Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices using C#, gRPC, Python, Django, Kafka, and Apache Spark, with a deep understanding of both API and event-driven architectures. Proven experience designing and delivering highly-resilient event-driven and messaging based solutions at scale with minimal latency. Deep hands-on experience in building complex SAAS systems in large scale business focused systems, with great knowledge on Docker and Kubernetes Fluency and Specialization with at least two modern OOP languages such as C#, Java, C++, or Python including object-oriented design Great understanding of open-source databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc. And strong foundation with No-SQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra. Apache Trino etc. In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms 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 Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems Experience in implementing security protocols across services and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth Fluency in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework Experience in leveraging PowerShell scripting Experience in existing Operational Portals such as Azure Portal Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments Experience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.) Experience 10+ years full-stack development experience (C#/Java/Python/GO), with expertise in client-side and server-side frameworks. 8+ years of experience with architecture and design 6+ years of experience in open-source frameworks 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience Annual Salary $115,000.00 - $260,000.00 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. 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 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. For more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace. Opportunities for Students & Grads Learn more about GEICO Learn more about GEICO Diversity and Inclusion Learn more about GEICO Benefits \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, SaaS, Python, Docker, DevOps, Education, Cloud, API, Senior and Engineer jobs that are similar:\n\n $47,500 — $97,500/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nMD Chevy Chase (Office) - JPS

\nLightspeed is looking to further bring its data capabilities to the next level, from a corporate perspective. We are assembling a new group and we’re looking for a Head of BI & Analytics to lead the team that will be on the forefront of advancing Lightspeed data driven decisions to accelerate its growth.\n\nYou start your day wondering how you and your team could move the needle and be the reference on how to use and leverage data in the organization. You slay at problem-solving, and your not-so-secret weapon is pragmatism. You know the data landscape and you’re game at bringing order to your craft; governance & processes are your secret weapons. You are, after all, responsible for enterprise-wide governance and utilization of information as an asset, using data processing, analysis, data mining, information trading and other means.\n\nYou're pretty awesome at supporting, mentoring and managing a team, and have a reputation for delivering. You will develop data procedures and policies, and work closely with various departments to collect, prepare, organize, protect and analyze data assets. You are leading, formally and informally, inter-disciplinary teams, improving and streamlining data systems within the company, and driving innovation.\n\nYou pride yourself on being able to bridge the gap between business and technical stakeholders. Your track record speaks for itself on data management, leadership and information technology systems and tools. You bring a strong background in IT, business and mathematics. You know how to build sound foundations encompassing all aspects: technology, people, process.\n\nWhat you’ll be responsible for:\n\n\n* Thoroughly understand the business strategy and its stakeholders.\n\n* Lead and facilitate the process of defining an enterprise wide data and analytics strategy with stakeholders in alignment with strategic goals.\n\n* Design and implement data strategies, data governance framework and systems.\n\n* Guide, motivate, and grow a team of skilled data practitioners as they solve complex business problems. Identify and encourage areas for growth, education and career development for your team.\n\n* Understand, manage or influence the collection, storage, management, pipelines, quality and protection of data.\n\n* Implement data privacy policies and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.\n\n* Enable data value extraction, for example, efficiencies or increased revenue based on insights derived from data.\n\n* Effectively communicate the status, value, and importance of data collection and governance to executive members and staff.\n\n* Create a culture that promotes data-driven decisions backed by investigation and collaboration around data.\n\n* Serve as a trusted partner to key business executives focused on the customer, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and finance.\n\n* Establish and oversee a mechanism to monitor compliance with governance and standards.\n\n* Define KPIs and follow-up mechanisms to ensure alignment between strategy and execution.\n\n* Facilitate development planning in collaboration with functional managers, customer success and other internal teams.\n\n* Help prioritize and decompose high level requirements into development tasks and work items for delegation. If required, lead effort estimation for sprint and data roadmap deliverables; play a leading role in various committees (eg.: data steerco, community of practice, etc.).\n\n* Initiate and contribute to continuous improvement of our data pipelines, processes and practices.\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll be bringing to the team: \n\n\n* 15+ years of experience in a senior-level data management role\n\n* Strong management experience in a relevant context, with the ability to provide guidance, mentoring and context to team members\n\n* Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal (French and English)\n\n* Project management skills: solid understanding of Agile development and continuous delivery best practices applied to data related backlogs. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and keep the team focused on the right things\n\n* Analytical, innovative, and tenacious mindset\n\n* Professionalism and ethical behavior\n\n* Experience with most data governance aspects and master data management\n\n* Though hands-on work is not expected, you will bring very good skills / knowledge of technologies such as Python, PHP, Ruby, SQL and NoSQL databases as well as good knowledge and understanding of modern data systems architecture concepts (cloud based)\n\n* Ability to partner effectively with other teams such as business functional groups (Finance, Marketing, Sales) or technical ones (back-office systems, technology foundations teams or product teams)\n\n* Solid experience delivering automated dashboards with key KPIs and its underlying pipeline thanks to solid business acumen\n\n* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.\n\n\n\n\nEven better if you have, but not necessary:\n\n\n* Knowledge of eCommerce and POS systems\n\n* Experience managing budgets, building business or investment cases\n\n* Change management experience\n\n* Experience with data capabilities in a cloud first / SaaS context\n\n* Experience with BI and Big Data pipelines and tools such as Tableau, Looker, Power BI\n\n* Experience with DataOps concepts, Data science, Cloud Infrastructure (GCP, AWS)\n\n* Experience with Data Governance solutions (Colibra)\n\n* Experience with research methodology ideally with a strong background in statistical analysis\n\n* Familiar with JIRA, Confluence, Monday or similar tools\n\n\n\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n\n\n* Join a fast-paced, high-growth company.\n\n* Work on systems that handle billions of dollars in transactions for our merchants globally.\n\n* Surround yourself with strong talent and enjoy continuous professional growth.\n\n* Develop in a modern and proven technology stack.\n\n* Great benefits and perks, including equity and flexible/hybrid remote work options, in a diverse and inclusive environment.\n\n* Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale.\n\n* Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set\n\n* Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family.\n\n\n\n\n … and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:\n\n\n* Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)\n\n* Flexible paid time off policy\n\n* Health Insurance\n\n* Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year\n\n* Paid leave and assistance for new parents\n\n* Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services\n\n* Volunteer day\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to SaaS, DataOps, Education, Cloud, NoSQL and Ecommerce jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $90,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nToronto, Ontario, Canada

\nLightspeed is looking to further bring its data capabilities to the next level, from a corporate perspective. We are assembling a new group and we’re looking for a Head of BI & Analytics to lead the team that will be on the forefront of advancing Lightspeed data driven decisions to accelerate its growth.\n\nYou start your day wondering how you and your team could move the needle and be the reference on how to use and leverage data in the organization. You slay at problem-solving, and your not-so-secret weapon is pragmatism. You know the data landscape and you’re game at bringing order to your craft; governance & processes are your secret weapons. You are, after all, responsible for enterprise-wide governance and utilization of information as an asset, using data processing, analysis, data mining, information trading and other means.\n\nYou're pretty awesome at supporting, mentoring and managing a team, and have a reputation for delivering. You will develop data procedures and policies, and work closely with various departments to collect, prepare, organize, protect and analyze data assets. You are leading, formally and informally, inter-disciplinary teams, improving and streamlining data systems within the company, and driving innovation.\n\nYou pride yourself on being able to bridge the gap between business and technical stakeholders. Your track record speaks for itself on data management, leadership and information technology systems and tools. You bring a strong background in IT, business and mathematics. You know how to build sound foundations encompassing all aspects: technology, people, process.\n\nWhat you’ll be responsible for:\n\n\n* Thoroughly understand the business strategy and its stakeholders.\n\n* Lead and facilitate the process of defining an enterprise wide data and analytics strategy with stakeholders in alignment with strategic goals.\n\n* Design and implement data strategies, data governance framework and systems.\n\n* Guide, motivate, and grow a team of skilled data practitioners as they solve complex business problems. Identify and encourage areas for growth, education and career development for your team.\n\n* Understand, manage or influence the collection, storage, management, pipelines, quality and protection of data.\n\n* Implement data privacy policies and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.\n\n* Enable data value extraction, for example, efficiencies or increased revenue based on insights derived from data.\n\n* Effectively communicate the status, value, and importance of data collection and governance to executive members and staff.\n\n* Create a culture that promotes data-driven decisions backed by investigation and collaboration around data.\n\n* Serve as a trusted partner to key business executives focused on the customer, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and finance.\n\n* Establish and oversee a mechanism to monitor compliance with governance and standards.\n\n* Define KPIs and follow-up mechanisms to ensure alignment between strategy and execution.\n\n* Facilitate development planning in collaboration with functional managers, customer success and other internal teams.\n\n* Help prioritize and decompose high level requirements into development tasks and work items for delegation. If required, lead effort estimation for sprint and data roadmap deliverables; play a leading role in various committees (eg.: data steerco, community of practice, etc.).\n\n* Initiate and contribute to continuous improvement of our data pipelines, processes and practices.\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll be bringing to the team: \n\n\n* 15+ years of experience in a senior-level data management role\n\n* Strong management experience in a relevant context, with the ability to provide guidance, mentoring and context to team members\n\n* Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal (French and English)\n\n* Project management skills: solid understanding of Agile development and continuous delivery best practices applied to data related backlogs. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and keep the team focused on the right things\n\n* Analytical, innovative, and tenacious mindset\n\n* Professionalism and ethical behavior\n\n* Experience with most data governance aspects and master data management\n\n* Though hands-on work is not expected, you will bring very good skills / knowledge of technologies such as Python, PHP, Ruby, SQL and NoSQL databases as well as good knowledge and understanding of modern data systems architecture concepts (cloud based)\n\n* Ability to partner effectively with other teams such as business functional groups (Finance, Marketing, Sales) or technical ones (back-office systems, technology foundations teams or product teams)\n\n* Solid experience delivering automated dashboards with key KPIs and its underlying pipeline thanks to solid business acumen\n\n* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.\n\n\n\n\nEven better if you have, but not necessary:\n\n\n* Knowledge of eCommerce and POS systems\n\n* Experience managing budgets, building business or investment cases\n\n* Change management experience\n\n* Experience with data capabilities in a cloud first / SaaS context\n\n* Experience with BI and Big Data pipelines and tools such as Tableau, Looker, Power BI\n\n* Experience with DataOps concepts, Data science, Cloud Infrastructure (GCP, AWS)\n\n* Experience with Data Governance solutions (Colibra)\n\n* Experience with research methodology ideally with a strong background in statistical analysis\n\n* Familiar with JIRA, Confluence, Monday or similar tools\n\n\n\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n\n\n* Join a fast-paced, high-growth company.\n\n* Work on systems that handle billions of dollars in transactions for our merchants globally.\n\n* Surround yourself with strong talent and enjoy continuous professional growth.\n\n* Develop in a modern and proven technology stack.\n\n* Great benefits and perks, including equity and flexible/hybrid remote work options, in a diverse and inclusive environment.\n\n* Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale.\n\n* Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set\n\n* Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family.\n\n\n\n\n … and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:\n\n\n* Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)\n\n* Flexible paid time off policy\n\n* Health Insurance\n\n* Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year\n\n* Paid leave and assistance for new parents\n\n* Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services\n\n* Volunteer day\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to SaaS, DataOps, Education, Cloud, NoSQL and Ecommerce jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $90,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nMontreal, Quebec, Canada