Geico

Staff Engineer

Geico$115K — $230K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Fluency in at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python, or C# with object-oriented design expertise.
  • Experience in building products using micro-services architecture and REST APIs.
  • Proven background in systems architecture, focusing on design patterns, reliability, and scalability.
  • Familiarity with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps concepts and cloud architecture, especially with Azure.
  • Proficient in PowerShell scripting and using Azure Operational Portals for management tasks.
  • Expertise in security protocols like Active Directory, Windows Authentication, and OAuth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering teams and influence project directions across multiple areas.
  • Oversee end-to-end solutions throughout their life cycle.
  • Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to address complex business challenges.
  • Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of engineering solutions delivered.
  • Facilitate design sessions and conduct code reviews to raise engineering standards organization-wide.
  • Utilize various programming languages and architecture tools, with a focus on Azure offerings.
  • Mentor junior staff and foster their professional growth, sharing best practices across teams.

Benefits

  • Personalized development programs and mentorship opportunities.
  • Certification assistance to promote career advancement.
  • A culture of inclusivity and collaboration for shared success.
  • Competitive benefits package with a focus on employee well-being and flexibility.
Full Job Description

Our Staff Engineer is a lead member of the engineering staff working across the organization to provide a friction-less experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and 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.  

As a Staff Engineer, you will:

  • Focus on multiple areas and provide leadership to the engineering teams

  • Own complete solution across its entire life cycle

  • Influence and build vision with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems for building enterprise-class business applications

  • Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions

  • Lead in design sessions and code reviews to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization

  • Utilize programming languages like .NET, Python, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services

  • Mentor more junior team members professionally to help them realize their full potential

  • Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

  • Fluency and Specialization with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design

  • Experience in building products using micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs

  • Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems

  • Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code

  • Fluency in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework

  • Experience in leveraging PowerShell scripting

  • Experience in existing Operational Portals such as Azure Portal

  • Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments

  • Experience in Datacenter structure, capabilities, and offerings, including the Azure platform, and its native services

  • Experience in security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth

  • Experience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.)

  • Experience in Genesis

  • In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms

  • Strong problem-solving ability

  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

  • Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)

Experience

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience within a Java framework (J2EE, web containers and Java)

  • 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks

  • 3+ years of experience with architecture and design

  • 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

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Annual Salary

$115,000.00 - $230,000.00

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.


 

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

 

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.
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Founded
1936

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