GEICO’s Enterprise Engineering team is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to join our new Legal Technology organization. In this role, you will lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of a technical roadmap specializing in enterprise legal systems to ensure all digital assets operate in a highly reliable, responsive, efficient, and compliant way. This is an exciting opportunity to define a new technical vision in a challenging and complex space, helping innovate legal service delivery at GEICO. You will also drive GEICO’s transformation from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission.

Position Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the continuous improvement and deployment of Legal systems aligned to GEICO’s needs and strategyPrincipal lead for architecture reviews involving core people technologies and mission-critical servicesBuild and maintain a technical roadmap that aligns with the Legal Department’s stakeholder needs and wantsLead the full SDLC including technical research, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenancePresent a vision and technology recommendations with clarity and simplicity to stakeholders having varying degrees of technology fluencyCollaborate with cross-functional leaders, including the Legal Department, to maintain reliable and durable production systems and lead the technical direction of the Legal Technology organizationFoster effective collaboration and mentor junior engineers ensuring associate growth and developmentManage the technical aspects of vendor relationships and make technology adoption recommendationsActively contributes to open-source projects and other communities of practice within GEICO and the industryEvaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend strategic investments and enhancements in legal and related technologies

Qualifications

Proven experience in a technology leadership role supporting legal, risk & compliance, regulatory or similar functionsStrong understanding of cloud computing technologies, concepts, security best practices, and compliance standardsExemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmapFluency and Specialization in at least two modern languages such as GO, Java, Python and/or Spark, including object-oriented designExperience architecting and developing a mix of custom and third-party solutions to support strategic initiativesExperience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to productionStrong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving operational efficiency and automationExperience with legal or related technology domains is a plus (e.g., eDiscovery, document and knowledge management, legal workflow automation, AI with legal, CLM, eBilling & matter management, etc.)

Experience

8+ years of experience with architecture and design8+ years of legal, risk & compliance, regulatory, or similar technology experience4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks10+ years of professional software development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent education or work experience.

 

Annual Salary

$130,000.00 - $300,000.00

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.