Principal Marketing Data Operations Engineer II

Summary:

Under limited supervision, analyzes large, complex datasets in Cloud Computing frameworks to further develop marketing optimization. Designs and builds high performance, low latency platforms and applications across Business Services, Data, Platform, and Infrastructure Engineering with the Data framework in an Agile Environment. Analyzes and develops algorithms and tools to target specific business objectives and create other business opportunities. Supports the technical needs of the Marketing Science team as they develop analysis and collaborate with marketing partners both internally and externally.

Essential Functions:

1. Interviews job applicants for employment.
2. Provides mentoring to other members of a team that analyzes large, complex datasets and identifies meaningful patterns that lead to actionable recommendations.
3. Supports Marketing Science team as they implement advanced analytics use cases.
4. Identifies, extracts, aggregates and synthesizes data from multiple sources to enable code optimization.
5. Works with cross departmental teams to streamline processes, data ingestion, and data prototyping for effective use of algorithms and data.
6. Supports strategic goals for business intelligence development through data pipeline development and technical support.
7. Streamlines program analysis procedures in Python, R, SQL, SAS, or other language required for specific detailed function.
8. Performs data studies and data discovery of new data sources or new uses for existing data sources.
9. Researches and implements software and hardware related to handling and accessing data appropriately.
10. Designs and implements data quality procedures.
11. Interprets and presents data findings creatively in a variety of formats.
12. Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, and company policies and operating principles.
13. Meets attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.

Requirements:

1. Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to seeing, hearing, typing, and speaking.
2. Must be able to use a PC.
3. Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills.
4. Must be able to multi-task.
5. Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information, and to follow published standards and processes.
6. Must be knowledgeable of infrastructure tools and management techniques and able to follow standards and processes that have been published.
7. Must be able to provide systems training to team members as needed.
8. Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise, professional oral or written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers, and other employees of the organization.
9. Must be able to perform under pressure and stressful situations.
10. Must be able to concentrate and demonstrate a capacity to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly.
11. Must have BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

1. 7+ years of professional experience programming in R, Python, Scala, or equivalent language for the purposes of developing tools and software solutions to connect data systems and transform data.
2. 7+ years of professional experience utilizing SQL to work in enterprise database solutions like Snowflake, Databricks or equivalent.
3. 5+ years of professional experience building data pipelines (ETL and ELT) with batch or streaming, loading, and transforming data that is reliable, available, and scalable from a variety of sources (files, databases, APIs).
4. 5+ years of professional experience in Cloud DevOps concepts, Cloud Services and Architecture, and DevOps Operational Framework in Azure, AWS or GCP.
5. 3+ years of professional experience navigating, utilizing, and implementing REST APIs.
6. 3+ years of professional experience generating, maintaining, and distributing code and documentation in Git, SharePoint, Confluence or equivalent.

Benefits:

The safety of our associates is GEICO’s highest priority. If you are required to come into the office for licensing, training, or orientation, please note that we have implemented a variety of safety precautions within our offices. Additional safety precautions include no-contact temperature screening stations, added signage for associates on common-area occupancy limits, socially distanced workstations, and increased cleaning procedures for all areas.

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.

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Annual Salary: $120,000.00 - $261,500.00

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.