Senior Software Engineer – Service ResiliencyPosition Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications.  You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering team working across the organization to provide a friction-less experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of data protection and service availability. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

Architect, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed applications and systemsLead design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organizationDesign, and build process automation solutions and workflows to improve operational efficiency and system stabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and other SRE teams, to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful production deploymentsUtilize hands-on experience with SharePoint, Azure DevOps and Microsoft power platform (Power Automate, Power Apps & Power BI) to develop and maintain customized solutionsDevelop applications using Python, Java or other object-oriented languages, and use SQL or NoSQL databases, and Container Orchestration services like Kubernetes.Mentor and provide guidance and support to junior engineersConsistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teamsQualificationsExpert level experience developing applications using OOP like Python, or Java, and experience with SQL or NoSQL DatabasesAdvanced understanding of monitoring and alerting concepts and tooling like Prometheus and GrafanaExperience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as codeAdvanced understanding of DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps framework and toolsIn-depth knowledge of Computer data structures and algorithmsExperience with continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Microsoft ADO pipelines.Experience building process automation solutions and workflowsHands-on experience with at least one of Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps & Power BI platformsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiencesProactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentRelevant certifications, e.g., ITIL, AWS or Azure DevOps Engineer will be a plusExperience4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience3+ years of experience architecting and designing applications3+ years of experience developing on AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service2+ years of experience implementing with open-source frameworksEducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

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Annual Salary

$90,000.00 - $185,000.00

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.

 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

Benefits:

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 Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid 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.