GEICO is seeking a junior Software Engineer to join our Continuous Delivery team. The ideal candidate will have exposure to Kubernetes, Linux, Flux, GitOps, and GitHub, with a passion for building robust, scalable platforms as a service. This role will play a crucial part in driving our continuous delivery initiatives, ensuring our software delivery pipelines are efficient, secure, and reliable.
Position Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and maintain a continuous delivery platform to enable fast, secure and reliable software releases.
· Implement and manage Kubernetes-based deployment strategies using GitOps methodologies.
· Leverage ArgoCD or Flux to automate application deployment and lifecycle management in Kubernetes clusters.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new applications and services into the continuous delivery pipeline.
· Optimize and automate CI/CD processes to improve deployment frequency, reduce lead time for changes, and increase reliability.
Qualifications
· Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
· Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
· Experience with networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.
· Strong proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
· Hands-on experience with Flux, ArgoCD and GitOps practices.
· Proficient with GitHub and managing Git-based workflows.
· Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Github Actions, CircleCI, ArgoCD).
· (highly desirable) Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
· (highly desirable) Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Education
· Bachelor's degree or master's degree in information technology or related field, or equivalent experience
Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $215,000.00The 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.
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:
*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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