Engineer I, Data Streaming

AARP • Washington, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Engineer I, Data Streaming is a technical resource on a platform/capability team responsible for supporting the day-to-day design, implementation and operational activities of the team. AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. Information Technology Services is responsible for AARP enterprise-wide technology and information security functions. Services range from infrastructure design and operations, system and software lifecycle implementations, enabling the mobile workforce and protecting AARP network, systems and data. A variety of technologies and practices are used including cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning within highly collaborative Agile teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of basic programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python and ability to learn and improve on programming languages.
• Basic understanding of distributed systems and networks and ability to learn.
• Knowledge of public cloud with willingness to learn.
• Team player willing to learn and grow as well as willingness to bring new ideas to the team.
• Ability to learn to design and solve complex business problems.
• Willing to experiment and be part of a high performing team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions

Nice To Haves

• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team with processing transactions, resolving issues, and administering platform or capability systems, solutions, and services.
• Maintaining code repositories and Git-based services, if applicable.
• Writing code, leveraging third-party services, configuring systems, and implementing solutions in an agile way.
• Collaborating with team to identify technical solutions for business and enterprise needs.
• Developing technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services and applications.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 100% company-funded pension plan
• health, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave
• performance-based and peer-based recognition
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level