Senior Software Engineer - Java/Go

Geico - Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Chevy Chase, MD

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Java Engineer at GEICO plays a crucial role in transforming the insurance business by building high-performance, low-maintenance platforms and applications. This position focuses on engineering excellence and fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement, ensuring a frictionless experience for customers while maintaining high standards of protection and availability.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
• Build product definition and leverage 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 Azure tools and services across the software development life cycle
• Mentor other engineers
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Requirements

• Advanced programming experience with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design
• Proven understanding of micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Experience building the architecture and design 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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Payment experience is a big plus

Benefits

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures