GEICO
Sr Staff Engineer - Java (API/Software Development/Microservices)
GEICO, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Sr Staff Engineer - Java (API/Software Development/Microservices)
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Sr Staff Engineer - Java (API/Software Development/Microservices)
role at
GEICO .
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr
Position Description Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that has deep technical expertise in their domain.
Position Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise
Collaborate across team members and across the tech organization to solve our toughest problems
Deliver high-quality services and software for a variety of domains
Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
Utilize programming languages like Java, C#, or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure/AWS/GCP tools and services
Work on end-to-end solutions that may span front-end implementations (Flutter, Angular, React) through API tiers and back-end domain services
Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community. Influence and educate executives
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
Analyze cost and forecast, incorporating them into business plans
Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning
Qualifications
Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap
Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production
Extensive experience in leading and building full-stack application and service development, with a strong focus on SaaS products / platforms.
Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices using GraphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of both API and event-driven architectures.
Proven experience designing and delivering highly resilient event-driven and messaging-based solutions at scale with minimal latency.
Deep hands-on experience in building complex SaaS systems in large-scale business focused systems, with great knowledge on Docker and Kubernetes.
Fluency and specialization with at least two modern OOP languages such as Java, C#, C++, or Python including object-oriented design.
Familiarity and comfort with front-end technologies as well as back-end, including technologies like React, Flutter, Angular, HTML, JavaScript.
Great understanding of open-source databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc., and strong foundation with NoSQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra, Apache Trino.
In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
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)
Experience with microservices-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
Experience in implementing security protocols across services and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
Fluency in DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and DevOps operational frameworks
Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
Experience in Azure Network (subscription, security zoning, etc.)
Experience
10+ years full-stack development experience (Java/C#/Python/GO), with expertise in client-side and server-side frameworks.
8+ years of experience with architecture and design.
6+ years of experience in open-source frameworks.
4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
Annual Salary $115,000.00 - $260,000.00
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs.
Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset.
Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility – we provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
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.
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Sr Staff Engineer - Java (API/Software Development/Microservices)
role at
GEICO .
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr
Position Description Our Senior Staff Engineer works with our Staff and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that has deep technical expertise in their domain.
Position Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise
Collaborate across team members and across the tech organization to solve our toughest problems
Deliver high-quality services and software for a variety of domains
Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
Utilize programming languages like Java, C#, or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure/AWS/GCP tools and services
Work on end-to-end solutions that may span front-end implementations (Flutter, Angular, React) through API tiers and back-end domain services
Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community. Influence and educate executives
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
Analyze cost and forecast, incorporating them into business plans
Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning
Qualifications
Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap
Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production
Extensive experience in leading and building full-stack application and service development, with a strong focus on SaaS products / platforms.
Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices using GraphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of both API and event-driven architectures.
Proven experience designing and delivering highly resilient event-driven and messaging-based solutions at scale with minimal latency.
Deep hands-on experience in building complex SaaS systems in large-scale business focused systems, with great knowledge on Docker and Kubernetes.
Fluency and specialization with at least two modern OOP languages such as Java, C#, C++, or Python including object-oriented design.
Familiarity and comfort with front-end technologies as well as back-end, including technologies like React, Flutter, Angular, HTML, JavaScript.
Great understanding of open-source databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc., and strong foundation with NoSQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra, Apache Trino.
In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
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)
Experience with microservices-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
Experience in implementing security protocols across services and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
Fluency in DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and DevOps operational frameworks
Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
Experience in Azure Network (subscription, security zoning, etc.)
Experience
10+ years full-stack development experience (Java/C#/Python/GO), with expertise in client-side and server-side frameworks.
8+ years of experience with architecture and design.
6+ years of experience in open-source frameworks.
4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
Annual Salary $115,000.00 - $260,000.00
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs.
Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset.
Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility – we provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
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.
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