Staff Software Engineer - Web Applications

$76,000 - $261,500/Yr

Geico - Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time - Senior

Chevy Chase, MD

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Staff Software Engineer - Web Applications at GEICO is a senior-level role focused on building high-performance, low-maintenance web platforms and applications. This position plays a crucial role in transforming the insurance business by transitioning from a traditional IT model to a tech-driven organization. The engineer will ensure a frictionless customer experience while maintaining high standards of protection and availability, contributing to a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

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 design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate engineering quality
• Define, create, and support reusable application components/patterns
• Utilize programming languages like Python, Objective C, JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart, and container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes
• Mentor other engineers and share best practices
• Utilize developer tooling across the software development life cycle for advanced-level Web/UI design, implementation, and maintenance activities

Requirements

• Fluency and specialization with at least two modern programming languages such as Python, Objective C, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, Dart
• Proven understanding of micro-services architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Experience in leveraging PowerShell scripting and using REACT testing library
• Fluency in DevOps concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework
• Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
• In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
• Strong critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with architecture and design
• Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• Experience in open-source frameworks
• Experience with XCode, VS Code, or a similar IDE
• Experience in Risk assessment

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