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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff Engineer - Data Lakehouse Platform - **Company:** GEICO - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Google Cloud, Apache Spark, HybridCloud, Containerization, Core Data, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Data Programming, Free and Open-Source Software, Presto, Data Lakehouse, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=76a34ce4aeefd485 ## About the Role * Exemplary ability to design and develop, perform experiments * Experience developing new and enhancing existing open-source based Data Lakehouse platform components * Experience cultivating relationships with and contributing to open-source software projects * Experience with open-source table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta, Hudi or equivalent) * Experience with open-source compute engines (Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Trino/Presto, or equivalent) * Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, or equivalent) * Expertise in developing distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, and highly available * Expertise in container technology like Docker and Kubernetes platform development * Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code * In-depth knowledge of DevOps concepts and cloud architecture * Experience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.) or equivalent * Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, * 6+ years of professional experience in data software development, programming languages and developing with big data technologies * 4+ years of experience on open-source development * 3+ years of experience with architecture and design * 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or equivalent education or work experience ## Description GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and core data infrastructure. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement., Our Staff Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to innovate and bring the best open-source data infrastructure and practices into Geico as we embark on a greenfield project to implement a core Data Lakehouse for all Geico's core data use-cases across each of the company's business verticals., As a Staff Engineer, you will: * Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient Data Lakehouse components * Lead architecture sessions and reviews with peers and leadership * Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions * Spearhead new software evaluations and innovate with new tooling * Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning * Collaborate with customers, team members, and other engineering teams to solve our toughest problems * Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering community * Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams * Share your passion for staying on top of the latest open-source projects, experimenting with, and learning recent technologies, participating in internal and external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)