Our Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working on Web solutions ensuring that we 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, and a proven background in JavaScript, ReactJS, Java, Linux, Microservices, Containers (Kubernetes), and designing, implementing, and maintaining front-end UIs.
 
Position Responsibilities 
As a Senior Engineer, you will: 

Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems 

Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution 

Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle 

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

Define, create, and support reusable application components/patterns from a business and technology perspective 

Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, and Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) to perform advanced-level Java application design under minimal direction

Utilizes developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) to perform advanced-level Mobile/Web/UI design, implementation, and maintenance activities under minimal direction 

Mentor other engineers  

Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams 

 
Qualifications 

Fluency and specialization with at least two modern languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design 

Proven understanding of micro-services architecture and extensible REST APIs 

Advanced understanding of DevOps Concepts and Cloud Architecture

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

Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments 

Knowledge of security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth 

In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms

Knowledge of Kubernetes or willingness and ability to learn

Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code

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

Experience in Web Application Frameworks

Experience in securing web applications

Strong problem-solving ability

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

Experience  

4+ years of professional software development experience within Web frameworks/SDKs/languages 

3+ years of experience with architecture and design 

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

2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks 

 
Education 

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

 

Annual Salary

$70,000.00 - $215,000.00

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.