Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

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.

The Engineer I is a technical resource on a platform/capability team responsible for supporting the day-to-day design, implementation and operational activities of the team.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field .
• Willingness to coordinate with vendors and end-users on day-to-day issues and maintain audit logs and other important communication.
• Ability to prepare notes and presentations using the MS Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge in AWS, Active Directory, networking concepts, and information security is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise.

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 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; among others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.