GEICO
Staff Engineer - Java (API/Software Development/Microservices)
GEICO, Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, 20815
Staff Engineer - Java (API/Software Development/Microservices)
Join GEICO as a Staff Engineer to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems, and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems.
Base pay range : $110,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Position Description Our Staff Engineer works with our 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 modernizing our servicing organization with API first design.
Position Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and offer 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
Be accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
Utilize your expertise in designing and developing APIs and microservices using GraphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of API first design
Utilize programming languages like Java, C#, or other object‑oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases
Deploy applications in a hybrid cloud environment utilizing Kubernetes, various data stores, and a variety of cloud native tools and services
Work on end‑to‑end solutions that may span front‑end 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
Qualifications
Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap
Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production
Proven expertise in API first engineering approaches, service orchestration, event‑driven architecture and real‑time APIs including federated GraphQL and gRPC implementations
Ability to manage schema evolution, versioning and high‑performance API‑driven systems
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 Java and at least one other modern language such as C#, C++, or Python, including object‑oriented design
Extensive experience in leading and building full‑stack application and service development
Great understanding of open‑source databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.; strong foundation with No‑SQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra, Apache Trino
Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment
Experience building the architecture and design of new and current systems
Experience implementing security protocols across services and products (e.g., Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth)
Annual Salary : $110,000.00 - $230,000.00
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge
Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns, protecting people when they need it most while continually innovating and exceeding expectations.
Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, training, and coaching.
Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity and a bias for action, with leaders at all levels.
Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance physical, mental, 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 401(k) savings plan vested from day one with a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare and fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility – we offer workplace flexibility and a GEICO Flex program for up to four weeks per year working from anywhere in the US.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
Industries : Insurance
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Base pay range : $110,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Position Description Our Staff Engineer works with our 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 modernizing our servicing organization with API first design.
Position Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and offer 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
Be accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
Utilize your expertise in designing and developing APIs and microservices using GraphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of API first design
Utilize programming languages like Java, C#, or other object‑oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases
Deploy applications in a hybrid cloud environment utilizing Kubernetes, various data stores, and a variety of cloud native tools and services
Work on end‑to‑end solutions that may span front‑end 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
Qualifications
Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap
Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production
Proven expertise in API first engineering approaches, service orchestration, event‑driven architecture and real‑time APIs including federated GraphQL and gRPC implementations
Ability to manage schema evolution, versioning and high‑performance API‑driven systems
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 Java and at least one other modern language such as C#, C++, or Python, including object‑oriented design
Extensive experience in leading and building full‑stack application and service development
Great understanding of open‑source databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.; strong foundation with No‑SQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra, Apache Trino
Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment
Experience building the architecture and design of new and current systems
Experience implementing security protocols across services and products (e.g., Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth)
Annual Salary : $110,000.00 - $230,000.00
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge
Great Company : At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns, protecting people when they need it most while continually innovating and exceeding expectations.
Great Careers : We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, training, and coaching.
Great Culture : We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity and a bias for action, with leaders at all levels.
Great Rewards : We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance physical, mental, 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 401(k) savings plan vested from day one with a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare and fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility – we offer workplace flexibility and a GEICO Flex program for up to four weeks per year working from anywhere in the US.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
Industries : Insurance
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