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

## The proposition\n\n* The opportunity to work in a fast-growing, VC-backed HR tech startup\n* $60k - $70k (gross compensation incl. bonus), stock options\n* Your hours are flexible, and so is your vacation\n* You can work wherever you want – We work remotely!\n\n\n## The role in context\n\nWe are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our engineering department and help us bring our product to Enterprise level maturity. Your work will directly impact hundreds of thousands of users around the world.\n \nAs a senior member of the engineering team, you’ll build and deliver backend solutions such as APIs, integrations, and architecture components to enable the rapid growth of all our products.\n \nYou’ll own the design, code, and deployment of solutions and make sure they perform and scale in production. \n \n\n## You’ll Spend Time On The Following\n\n* Create highly scalable and reliable microservices architectures\n* Lead the entire software development and delivery cycle from ideation to deployment and everything in between\n* Write clean, tested, and well-documented code\n* Apply modern backend technologies, including but not limited to Python, Django, Redis, and AWS\n* Efficiently utilize DevOps tools and practices to deliver high-quality software as well as value to end customers as early as possible.\n* Work in a collaborative, talented distributed team across Europe, United States, South America, and Asia.\n* You will act as a mentor for less-experienced team members through both your technical knowledge and leadership skills\n\n\n## Here’s What We’re Looking For\n\n* You have at least 7 years of experience in software development & delivery\n* You can efficiently write high-quality, well-tested code and you are comfortable with functional and Object-Oriented programming languages\n* You have experience building distributed and highly scalable systems including REST APIs and event-driven architectures\n* You have strong knowledge about data storage design using relational and NoSQL databases\n* You understand the importance of reliable monitoring, deployment strategies, and a highly scalable and robust cloud infrastructure\n* You are passionate about improving skills and learning new technologies\n* You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change \n* You’re resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives\n* You have strong written and verbal communication skills. You can validate your decisions and communicate them clearly.\n\n### Bonus points if . . .\n* you have experience in a SaaS product based company\n* you are comfortable with Agile methods, such as Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum, and/or Kanban\n* you have working knowledge of cloud technology such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker \n\n\n## About TestGorilla\n\nAt TestGorilla, we envision a world where everyone has their dream job. To achieve that, employers and employees need to have the right information about each other. \n\nWe started in 2020 by building a screening platform that allows employers to evaluate candidates in the skills that matter most for success in a role. Our product replaces subjective, incomplete, and often inflated CVs with objective, reliable, and fair test results that measure aptitude, practical job skills, culture add, and motivation. \n\nImproving and expanding this platform is our core focus at the moment, but it’s only the beginning of our journey to get everyone their dream job. Over time, we will launch more products that support this mission.\n \nIn early 2020 we attracted $1.2M in seed funding. Our platform went live commercially in July 2020, and we’ve experienced rapid growth since then.\n \nWe work remotely, spread across the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, the US, Argentina, Serbia, and the Philippines.\n\n\n## Our values\n\nJoining TestGorilla means you’re joining a group of people who are committed to a set of values that guide our behaviors and decisions day to day:\n\n* We encourage each other: We bring a positive attitude to work. We help each other when stuck. We challenge each other in constructive ways. We celebrate wins as a team.\n* We are bold: We’re bold in our ambition and dare to create new things. We know what we’re capable of and learn from our mistakes. \n* We take full ownership of our work: We own the outcome of our work and do whatever necessary to improve it--including soliciting feedback and asking for help when we get stuck.\n* We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and work hard to increase our competencies.\n* We do the right thing: We’re straight shooters and take our work seriously. We treat each other, our customers, and our collaborators with respect and empathy. \n* We respect our (work-style) differences: We all have different ways of living and working. We all find our own point of balance, respect our differences, and accommodate each other’s style and preferences. \n\nPlease mention the words **CONDUCT FACULTY HARBOR** when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMjE2LjczLjIxNi4xMDc=). This is a feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n $60,000 — $70,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 🌎 Distributed team\n\n
\n\n#Location\nWorldwide

\nCrunch.i, part of the YouGov PLC is a market-defining company in the analytics SaaS marketplace. We’re a company on the rise. We’ve built a revolutionary platform that transforms our customers’ ability to drive insight from market research and survey data. We offer a complete survey data analysis platform that allows market researchers, analysts, and marketers to collaborate in a secure, cloud-based environment, using a simple, intuitive drag-and-drop interface to prepare, analyze, visualize and deliver survey data and analysis. Quite simply, Crunch provides the quickest and easiest way for anyone, from CMO to PhD, with zero training, to analyze survey data. Users create tables, charts, graphs and maps. They filter, and slice-and-dice survey data directly in their browser.\n\nOur start-up culture is casual, respectful of each other’s varied backgrounds and lives, and high-energy because of our shared dedication to our product and our mission. We are loyal to each other and our company. We value work/life balance, efficiency, simplicity, and fantastic customer service! Crunch has no offices and fully embraces a 100% remote culture. We have 40 employees spread across 5 continents. Remote work at Crunch is flexible and largely independent, yet highly cooperative.\n\nWe are hiring a DevOps Lead to help expand our platform and operations excellence. We are inviting you to join our small, fully remote team of developers and operators helping make our platform faster, more secure, and more reliable. You will be self-motivated and disciplined in order to work with our fully distributed team.\n\nWe are looking for someone who is a quick study, who is eager to learn and grow with us, and who has experience in DevOps and Agile cultures. At Crunch, we believe in learning together: we recognize that we don’t have all the answers, and we try to ask each other the right questions. As Crunch employees are completely distributed, it’s crucial that you can work well independently, and keep yourself motivated and focused.\n\nOur Stack:\n\nWe currently run our in-house production Python code against Redis, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch services. We proxy API requests through NGINX, load balance with ELBs, and deploy our React web application to AWS CloudFront CDN. Our current CI/CD process is built around GitHub, Jenkins, BlueOcean including unit, integration, and end to end tests and automated system deployments. We deploy to auto-scaling Groups using Ansible and Cloud-Init.\n\nIn the future, all or part of our platform may be deployed via DroneCI, Kubernetes, nginx ingress, Helm, and Spinnaker.\n\nWhat you'll do:\n\nAs a Leader:\n\n\n* Manage and lead a team of Cloud Operations Engineers who are tasked with ensuring our uptime guarantees to our customer base.\n\n* Scale the worldwide Cloud Operations Engineering team with the strategic implementation of new processes and tools.\n\n* Hire and ramp exceptional Cloud Operations Engineers.\n\n* Assist in scoping, designing and deploying systems that reduce Mean Time to Resolve for customer incidents.\n\n* Inform executive leadership and escalation management personnel of major outages\n\n* Compile and report KPIs across the full company.\n\n* Work with Sales Engineers to complete pre-sales questionnaires, and to gather customer use metrics.\n\n* Prioritize projects competing for human and computational resources to achieve organizational goals.\n\n\n\n\nAs an Engineer:\n\n\n* Monitor and detect emerging customer-facing incidents on the Crunch platform; assist in their proactive resolution, and work to prevent them from occurring.\n\n* Coordinate and participate in a weekly on-call rotation, where you will handle short term customer incidents (from direct surveillance or through alerts via our Technical Services Engineers).\n\n* Diagnose live incidents, differentiate between platform issues versus usage issues across the entire stack; hardware, software, application and network within physical datacenter and cloud-based environments, and take the first steps towards resolution.\n\n* Automate routine monitoring and troubleshooting tasks.\n\n* Cooperate with our product management and engineering organizations by identifying areas for improvement in the management of applications powering the Crunch infrastructure.\n\n* Provide consistent, high-quality feedback and recommendations to our product managers and development teams regarding product defects or recurring performance issues.\n\n* Be the owner of our platform. This includes everything from our cloud provider implementation to how we build, deploy and instrument our systems.\n\n* Drive improvements and advancements to the platform in areas such as container orchestration, service mesh, request/retry strategies.\n\n* Build frameworks and tools to empower safe, developer-led changes, automate the manual steps and provide insight into our complex system.\n\n* Work directly with software engineering and infrastructure leadership to enhance the performance, scalability and observability of resources of multiple applications and ensure that production hand off requirements are met and escalate issues.\n\n* Embed into SRE projects to stay close to the operational workflows and issues.\n\n* Evangelize the adoption of best practices in relation to performance and reliability across the organization.\n\n* Provide a solid operational foundation for building and maintaining successful SRE teams and processes.\n\n* Maintain project and operational workload statistics.\n\n* Promote a healthy and functional work environment.\n\n* Work with Security experts to do periodic penetration testing, and drive resolution for any issues discovered.\n\n* Liaise with IT and Security Team Leads to successfully complete cross-team projects, filling in for these Leads when necessary.\n\n* Administer a large portfolio of SaaS tools used throughout the company.\n\n\n\n\nQualifications:\n\n\n* Team Lead experience of an on-call DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Operations team (at least 2 years).\n\n* Experience recruiting, mentoring, and promoting high performing team members.\n\n* Experience being an on-call DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Operations engineer (at least 2 years).\n\n* Proven track record of designing, building, sizing, optimizing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure.\n\n* Proven experience developing software, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and managing production infrastructure in AWS.\n\n* Proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining full CI/CD pipelines in a cloud environment (Jenkins experience preferred).\n\n* Experience with containers and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, traefik, Nginx ingress and Spinnaker experience preferred).\n\n* Expertise with Linux system administration (5 yrs) and networking technologies including IPv6.\n\n* Knowledgeable about a wide range of web and internet technologies.\n\n* Knowledge of NoSQL database operations and concepts.\n\n* Experience in monitoring, system performance data collection and analysis, and reporting.\n\n* Capability to write small programs/scripts to solve both short-term systems problems and to automate repetitive workflows (Python and Bash preferred).\n\n* Exceptional English communication and troubleshooting skills.\n\n* A keen interest in learning new things.\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 DevOps, Executive, React, English, Elasticsearch, Cloud, NoSQL, Python, API, Sales, SaaS, Engineer, Nginx and Linux jobs that are similar:\n\n $70,000 — $120,000/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