Senior Engineer - Java

​​GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications.  You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description:

Our Senior Java Engineer is a key 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.  

Position Responsibilities 

​​As a Senior Java 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 developer tooling and a variety of Cloud 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, implementation, and maintenance activities under minimal direction 

• ​Mentor other engineers 

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

Qualifications: 

• ​​Advanced programming experience with at least two modern languages such as Java, Python or C# including object-oriented design 

• ​Proven understanding of 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 

• ​Advanced understanding of DevOps Concepts and Cloud Architecture 

• ​Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code 

• ​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) 

• ​In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms 

• ​Advanced PowerShell scripting skills 

• ​Advanced understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling 

• ​Advanced understanding of security protocols and products 

• Experience working in Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe)

 Experience:

• 6+ years of Software Development within a Java framework (J2EE, web containers and Java) 

• 3+ years of UI development experience specifically with React or Flutter

• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design 

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

• 3+ years of experience with relational database such as MySQL, PostgreSQL

• 2+ years of experience with event-based system processing preferably with Kafka

• 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience 

Benefits:

At GEICO, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. GEICO continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. To help achieve this goal, we support associate-led Employee Resource Groups that foster a true sense of community. Through GEICO’s competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Total Rewards Program* that includes:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**

• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave

• 401(k) Plan