Fluency in a modern programming language like Java, C#, or Go
Experience with Microservices / SOA, REST, gRPC, and SQL design at scale
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD, containers, and DevOps practices
Strong background in distributed systems architecture and production troubleshooting
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical partners
Proven complex problem-solving skills with the ability to perform under pressure
Responsibilities
Lead technical and architectural efforts for reconciliation services and APIs
Develop scalable, secure software for financial controls and exceptions
Drive modernization efforts away from legacy systems
Oversee solutions from design to production, ensuring quality and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements and outputs
Mentor engineers and influence leadership through effective communication
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity for career growth within a technology-driven organization
Engage in innovative projects that redefine the insurance landscape
Collaborative culture that promotes continuous learning
Possibility of employment authorization sponsorship for qualified applicants
Full Job Description
GEICO seeks a Senior Staff Software Engineer to design, build, and scale the Substantiation Platform—systems thatvalidate and reconcile financial data across enterprise sources, supporting controls, compliance, and auditability at high volume.
You will work with Finance, Compliance, Product,the Financial Data Warehouse, and ERP-aligned teams to deliver reliable reconciliation services, clear data lineage, andintegratesource systemswith financialreporting and GL-relatedERPworkflows.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will:
Provide technical and architectural leadership for substantiation and reconciliation services, APIs, and related data paths.
Build scalable, secure,highly availablesoftware for matching, exceptions, and financial controls.
Drive modernization initiatives—including evolution away from legacy reconciliation and financial systems.
Own solutions end-to-end—design through production—including quality, reliability, performance, and observability.
Align withProduct,Finance, Compliance, andTreasury onrequirements and operational outcomes.
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning; influence leadership at multiple levels through clear articulation of tradeoffs and roadmaps.
Qualifications
Fluency and specialization with at least one modern language such as Java,C#,or Go
Microservices / SOA, REST andgRPC(or comparable APIs), solid SQL and relational design at scale
Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), CI/CD, containers, IaC, and production DevOps/observability practices
Proven architecture and design for distributed, data-heavy systems; strong production troubleshooting
Excellent communication with technical and non-technical partners; Agile delivery experience
Expertise in complex problem-solving autonomy, including troubleshooting critical production issues and devising creative, scalable technical solutions under pressure
Experience
10+ years software development with staff/principal-level impact.
8+ years leading architecture and large initiatives with cross-functional technical leadership.
6+ years cloud-native / distributed systems in production.
4+ years major cloud platform.
3+ years high-volume data, reconciliation, or financial/payments/ledger-adjacent systems.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
Location (hybrid)
Bethesda,MD· Dallas, TX
Annual Salary
$120,000.00 - $260,000.00
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.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Be Part of Our Journey
At GEICO,we are not just an insurance company; we are a technology-driven organization that is transforming the insurance landscape. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and create innovative solutions that redefine the industry. If you are a passionate technologist looking to build platforms that earn trust in our financial data—and to do so alongside outstanding engineering peers—GEICO Tech is the place for you.
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About Geico
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
