Distinguished Software Engineer, Billing Platform (REMOTE)

About the job 

Who we are 

About Geico 

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. 

About The Team 

The Billing team at GEICO oversees the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services essential for delivering seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners. Our billing platform functions as the backbone for managing financial transactions and customer interactions, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction while supporting strategic growth and ensuring compliance. 

What you will do 

We are seeking an accomplished Distinguished Software Engineer with a wealth of experience in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale applications and distributed systems. As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in managing and transforming GEICO's core billing platform. This platform encompasses a wide range of components, including a core billing engine, invoicing system, commissions management, collections, payment processing, CRM integration, subscription management, credit control and dunning management, as well as reporting and analytics. In this role, you will lead the re-architecture of our platform from the ground up, with a focus on enhancing scalability, efficiency, and overall system performance. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and articulate the overarching technology vision and architecture for the Billing Platform, ensuring it aligns with the organization’s strategic goals and future growth. 

• Provide strategic technical direction and guidance for projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability requirements. 

• Drive the development of new technologies, products, or processes, and tackle complex technical challenges with innovative solutions. 

• Create and maintain the technical architecture of the Billing Platform, ensuring it meets business objectives and supports scalability, performance and reliability. 

• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure project success. 

• Contribute to broader tech community through publications and speaking engagements, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote innovation and best practices. 

• Collaborate with various teams across the organization to build alignment, drive decision-making, and communicate technical strategies transparently. 

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and market trends, ensuring platforms are adaptable to changing business needs and technological advancements. 

Who you are 

We are looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.  

Minimum Requirements 

• 12+ years of professional, hands-on software development experience, including leading technical projects across multiple teams or product areas 

• Extensive experience in architecting and designing large-scale, complex syste