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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Research And Development - Data Platform and Application Development - **Company:** GEICO - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, NoSQL, Platform as a Service (PAAS), RStudio, Power BI, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, Netezza, Snowflake - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7e8743c01b267fd4 ## About the Role Research, Analytics, and Development (RAD) - Research & Innovation team is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Business Application Developer to join the team. This key team member will be responsible for generating and implementing innovative value-added solutions. You will also develop and deploy high-quality applications. Moreover, this team member will proactively communicate and effectively collaborate with all of our partners from RAD, IT, DSI, and stakeholders from other Departments, * Bachelor's Degree Required * Hands-on experiences with FICO DMS®, Power BI, RStudio Team®, or SAS® are highly desired * Strong and hands-on experiences within Car Insurance Industry * Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: SAS, R, or Python * Must able to learn new tools, such as Snowflake, Power BI and FICO DMS * A self-driven attitude to learn new technologies, such as Snowflakes and Cloud SaaS/PaaS * Knowledge of all GEICO data sources, such as relational databases (Netezza, SQL Server DB, EDWC), Big Data platform, and Claim Databases is a must * Able to work with other programmers and developers to optimize and debug codes * Proactively working with partner team members is a must and highly preferred * Good communication skills * Capable of conveying information to colleagues from RAD, IT, DSI, and all other partner teams * Capable of collaborating with Technical and Non-Technical stakeholders * Can drive projects and implementing advanced technologies to add value for the team and the firm * Experience in architecting, designing, implementing, administrating, and troubleshooting an Advanced Analytical application, such as R, SAS, or Python * Basic understanding of IT fundamentals such as Active Directory and Cybersecurity * Basic knowledge of Linux Operating System * Experience with integration of BI tools with Hadoop and Snowflake is a plus * Experience with RStudio Team, SAS Grid, Snowflake, Power BI is a plus * Experience with both Linux and Windows Server operating systems is a plus * Experience with Azure Products and Services, Snowflake, and NoSQL is a plus * Experiences of Administration, Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting at least one of the Advanced Analytical Platform is a plus ## Description * Under minimum supervision, effectively design and implement high-quality solutions (applications, reports, etc.) using a chosen enterprise-level tooling. * Delivering high-quality business intelligence solutions to internal customers * Creating functional and technical requirements as an input to application design, business solution components, and prototypes * Developing business intelligence applications for data analysis optimized for the best performance and scalability requirements * Provide sound suggestions to management during all stages when implementing solutions * Collect and process requirements from partner teams. * Effectively collaborating with IT and DSI stakeholders, including but not limited to platform administrators, System Administrators, DBAs, Cybersecurity Engineers, etc. * Acting as the SME for solutions generated * Generate well-documented User Guide and provide training to end-users * Establish and maintain best practices * Participate in meetings to understand business strategy, requirements, and articulate problems that needed to be resolved. * Work with IT and DSI teams to improve performance and fine-tune configurations. * + Effectively using monitoring tools to debug any performance issues. + Help improve on codes and reports deployment procedure using CI/CD to add new features for applications and reports. + Work with IT and DSI partners to debug any production issues to ensure the stability of our applications and reports. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)