Distinguished Software Architect

3 weeks ago

Portland, Oregon, United States GEICO Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Distinguished Software Architect to join our team at GEICO. As a key player in our tech transformation, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a modern, scalable, and secure communication fabric across our hybrid multi-cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement a robust service mesh architecture, encompassing traffic management, security, observability, and resilience for microservices across public and private clouds within our on-premises data centers.
  • Integrate the service mesh with existing infrastructure and applications, ensuring seamless operation and interoperability with various platforms and technologies, including legacy systems.
  • Establish and enforce service mesh best practices, including security policies, traffic routing rules, circuit breakers, and access control mechanisms, to maintain a secure and reliable application environment.
  • Develop comprehensive monitoring and observability dashboards to provide deep insights into service mesh health, performance, and potential issues, enabling proactive problem identification and resolution.
  • Guide and mentor engineers on service mesh principles and best practices, fostering knowledge sharing and expertise development within the team, empowering them to contribute effectively to the service mesh implementation.
  • Work closely with networking and security teams to ensure secure and efficient integration of the service mesh with on-premises infrastructure and networks, addressing potential challenges and ensuring smooth operation.
  • Partner with SREs to establish service mesh observability, monitoring, and alerting strategies for maintaining high availability and performance, collaborating to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets.
  • Actively engage with the Istio community, contribute to open-source projects, and represent GEICO's leadership in service mesh adoption.
Requirements
  • Servicemesh expertise (dev): In-depth understanding of mesh architecture, components, and configuration options, including advanced traffic management, security policies, and telemetry customization.
  • Service mesh experience (ops): Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing service mesh solutions at scale, addressing challenges related to performance, security, and observability.
  • Programming skills: Experience with Go or Python for extending and customizing the service mesh and developing related tools.
  • Linux OS: In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security best practices.
  • Networking: Advanced understanding of networking concepts and tools (e.g., iptables, netfilter, traffic shaping) for analyzing and optimizing service mesh performance within the hybrid cloud environment.
  • Kubernetes and containerization: Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms, including networking, security, and service management.
  • Microservices architecture: Deep understanding of microservices design patterns, service discovery mechanisms, API gateways, and distributed tracing.
  • Observability and monitoring: Expertise in tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, and Kiali to monitor service mesh performance and troubleshoot issues.
  • Security best practices: Knowledge of zero-trust security principles, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and encryption technologies within the context of service mesh.
  • Networking and security integration: Knowledge of network protocols, security policies, and best practices for integrating the service mesh with on-premises infrastructure.
  • SRE practices for service mesh: Understanding of SRE principles and experience applying them to service mesh environments for reliability and performance optimization.
Experience
  • 12+ years of professional experience in software engineering, DevOps, or related fields.
  • 6+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing microservices architectures.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Istio and service mesh technologies.
  • 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers.
Our Values

We are driven by a commitment to deliver reliable, scalable, efficient cloud-native infrastructure. We believe in fostering a blameless culture that prioritizes clear requirements, autonomy, and continuous learning. Our core values include:

  • Customer Obsession: We are dedicated to serving the needs of the business and our engineering partners, focusing on solutions that are efficient, secure, and reliable.
  • Transparency, Inclusivity, and Candor: We foster open and honest communication, valuing diverse perspectives and direct feedback delivered with care. We believe everyone's voice matters and encourage collaboration while maintaining a decisive approach.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and contribute their best work. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all.
  • Continuous Development: We champion a culture of learning and growth, fueled by intellectual curiosity. We embrace challenges, experiment with new approaches, and view failures as opportunities to learn and improve.

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