Summary:
As the first quality engineer for GEICO’s Payments Platform, you will define and implement a quality strategy and architecture to enable engineers to deliver high-quality software efficiently. This role involves building automation infrastructure, testing frameworks, and tools to streamline development and ensure quality across the entire stack.
Responsibilities:
• Develop an end-to-end quality strategy focused on shift-left principles and compliance.
• Build test automation infrastructure for Geico’s payment platform.
• Prioritize critical test coverage and ensure smooth migration from legacy systems.
• Create tools and processes to provide engineering teams with actionable automation data and metrics.
• Optimize development and testing workflows to enhance speed and reliability.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in build systems, testing frameworks, and IDE integrations.
Qualifications:
• 12+ years in test or software engineering, preferably in fintech platforms.
• Expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Cucumber, Playwright) and scalable testing practices.
• Proficient in at least two programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems.
• Skilled in software diagnostics, validation, and test automation framework design.
• Experience with CI systems and tools to enhance application performance and reliability.
• Proven leadership in improving engineering quality standards across distributed teams.
• Track record of delivering large-scale platform initiatives with effective collaboration and ownership.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Annual Salary
$115,000.00 - $260,000.00The 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.
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 AssistancePaid 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.