Full-Time

Grafana Engineer

Posted on 1/21/2025

Veterans United

Veterans United

1,001-5,000 employees

Specializes in VA home loans for veterans

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

Columbia, MO, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Grafana
Splunk
Linux/Unix
Connection
Connection
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Requirements
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, and supporting monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.)
  • Strong expertise in Linux and Windows server administration
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Leading the process of installing, configuring, and keeping key applications up to date.
  • Keeping a close eye on system performance—troubleshooting, optimizing, and scaling to handle growing data and usage.
  • Taking ownership of complex technical issues, working with vendors and internal teams to find solutions and keep everything running reliably.
  • Working closely with teams across the company to understand their needs, share best practices, and help them get the most out of our systems.
  • Researching new technologies and tools to level up our monitoring and observability, bringing fresh ideas to make things more efficient and effective.
  • Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.
Desired Qualifications
  • Learning new technology excites you, and you know how to break down complex tech talk into simple, clear language that anyone can understand.
  • With a strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, you’re the type of person people trust to get things done.
  • Change doesn’t throw you off—you’re adaptable, thrive in fast-paced environments, and know how to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • You’re a strong communicator who knows how to bring people together, whether it’s keeping your team motivated, resolving conflicts, or making sure everyone is working toward the same goal.
  • You don’t just understand soft skills—you put them into action every day, whether it’s building relationships, handling tough conversations, or working through challenges with a positive mindset.
  • You show up consistently and can be counted on to get the job done.

Veterans United Home Loans focuses on helping veterans and military families achieve homeownership through specialized mortgage lending services. The company primarily offers VA home loans, which are mortgage loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These loans provide benefits such as no down payment, competitive interest rates, and low closing costs, making it easier for military personnel and veterans to buy homes. Veterans United stands out from its competitors by employing military advisors who assist clients in understanding and navigating the VA loan process, ensuring tailored support for their unique needs. The company's goal is to enhance the lives of veterans and military families by providing accessible home financing options while also giving back to the community through its foundation, which supports veteran organizations and local initiatives.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Veterans United is the top VA loan lender for three consecutive years as of 2024.
  • The company benefits from the trend of multigenerational living among homebuyers.
  • AI adoption in homebuying enhances Veterans United's digital service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Economic uncertainties and inflation may limit buyers' purchasing power despite stable rates.
  • High reliance on AI tools could disrupt traditional customer service models.
  • Multigenerational living trends may require new financial products beyond traditional offerings.

What makes Veterans United unique

  • Veterans United specializes in VA home loans for military families and veterans.
  • The company employs military advisors to guide clients through VA loan complexities.
  • Veterans United emphasizes customer service and education for military homebuyers.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 23rd, 2025
Multigenerational Living A Priority For Nearly 3-In-10 Prospective Homebuyers, Veterans United Survey Finds

Increase fueled by caregiving needs and affordabilityCOLUMBIA, Mo. , April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As families think ahead to their next move, many are considering how to bring loved ones under one roof—whether to care for aging parents, support adult children or share household expenses. Nearly 3-in-10 prospective buyers (28%) plan to purchase a home that will include family members from multiple generations, according to a new survey released today by Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender.The nationwide survey of 900 would-be buyers highlights the rising influence of family dynamics and financial considerations in the homebuying journey.Aging parents who need care (29%) was the top reason for seeking a home that can accommodate family members. Others said extended family members may help cover costs (21%), and grandparents sometimes contribute financially so the family can live in a certain area or spend part of the year together (27%)."Multigenerational homes are more than a trend: They are a meaningful solution for families looking to care for one another while making the most of their homebuying power," said Chris Birk, vice president of mortgage insight at Veterans United. "We're seeing buyers become increasingly thoughtful about how their home can serve not just themselves, but their broader family members."The Veterans United survey found that multigenerational living could be a fast-growing trend.According to the National Association of Realtors' 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 17% of recent buyers purchased a multigenerational home last year to reduce costs, care for aging relatives or to accommodate adult children moving back in. NAR also found that 36% of multigenerational buyers cited cost savings as their top reason, followed by caregiving for aging parents (25%) and supporting adult children returning home (21%).Why buyers are choosing multigenerational livingAbout 1-in-3 buyers cited the need to move aging parents into the home to provide care and support

The Truth About Mortgage
Mar 24th, 2025
Veterans United the Top VA Loan Lender in 2024 for Third Straight Year

Well, another year is in the books at the VA, and like prior years, Veterans United topped the list as the #1 VA loan lender in America.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2025
Ai Has Become Part Of The Homebuying Journey For One-In-Three Buyers, Veterans United Survey Finds

COLUMBIA, Mo., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence is making its way into one of life's biggest financial decisions. About 1-in-3 prospective homebuyers (32%) are using AI tools as part of their homebuying journey, according to a survey released today by Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender.The nationwide survey of nearly 900 prospective buyers found that searching for and virtually touring homes are the two most common uses of AI.The survey also revealed that 40% of prospective buyers interact with AI once a day or more. However, they were split on how comfortable they are with this technology becoming a part of everyday life, with 31% more concerned than excited, 29% more excited than concerned and 28% equally excited and concerned."With digital assistants and smart home devices gaining broader adoption in everyday life, AI tools are becoming a valuable resource for home shoppers," said Chris Birk, vice president of mortgage insight at Veterans United. "However, some buyers need balance – leveraging AI as a helpful tool while maintaining the human touch to guide and reassure buyers through life's biggest investments."Searching and touring homes are the most popular tools homebuyers useToday, most home shoppers start their home search online. The survey shows nearly 40% of buyers are using AI to both find and view homes.At 38%, searching for homes for sale in the location they want to live ranked as the most common way home shoppers used AI

PR Newswire
Dec 13th, 2024
Veterans United Predicts 2025 Will Bring More Buyers Into The Market As Rates Stabilize And Home Price Growth Moderates

Affordability Will Continue to Remain a Challenge Prompting Buyers to Rely Heavily on Seller Concessions and Creative Financing OptionsCOLUMBIA, Mo., Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After five years of dramatic ups and downs, the U.S. housing market is poised for stabilization, according to Veterans United's 2025 Housing Market Outlook released today. Although affordability challenges and economic uncertainties remain, improvements in mortgage rates and more moderated home price growth signal a gradual recovery."The coming year will be characterized by a balance of opportunities and constraints, with affordability being the defining challenge," said Joe Ellison, Veterans United's Vice President of Capital Markets. "Prospective buyers and sellers will need to navigate a complex landscape where stabilization and recovery coexist alongside economic pressures. Although buyers may find declining mortgage rates encouraging, persistent inflation and lagging wages may significantly limit their purchasing power

PR Newswire
Nov 11th, 2024
Realtor.Com® Report Finds Va Borrowers Are More Than Twice As Likely As Conforming Borrowers To Have A Low Down Payment

Stockton, Calif, Des Moines, Iowa and Buffalo N.Y. Are the Top Three Metros Where Military Homeownership Rates Notably Exceed Non-Military Homeownership Rates. SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, Realtor.com® released new research today, which found that over the last year, more than 3 in 4 (74.5%) home sales with Veterans Affairs (VA) loans had a 0% down payment and nearly 8 in 10 (83.5% of) VA home loan sales had a down payment below 10%. Down payments are a major barrier to homeownership and this new research found a VA borrower is more than twice as likely as a conforming borrower to have made a low down payment, easing the up-front costs of homeownership. "Realtor.com® compared loan characteristics of VA and conforming borrowers to highlight the many advantages that VA loans offer enabling Veteran households and the industry professionals working with them to better grasp the impact that this has on Veteran households and homeownership," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, Realtor.com®

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