GEICO
Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Billing Platform *Hybrid*
GEICO, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Senior Software Engineer (Backend) – Billing Platform (Hybrid)
GEICO is seeking a seasoned senior software engineer to join our Billing Platform team. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining large‑scale applications and distributed systems that power GEICO’s core billing services.
Base Pay Range:
$100,000 – $215,000 per year
About The Team The Billing Platform team manages the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services essential for delivering seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners. Our platform is the backbone for managing financial transactions and customer interactions, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do Lead the re‑architecture of our billing platform from the ground up, with a focus on scalability and efficiency. You will oversee the design and development of complex software systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams.
Oversee high‑level and low‑level designs of one or more sub‑systems of the billing platform
Be responsible and accountable for the quality, reliability, usability, and performance of the solutions
Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, ensuring alignment with the Platform’s technical vision and business objectives
Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and meet high‑quality standards
Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business
Develop solutions to address these issues efficiently, ensuring smooth product development
Work closely with product management, design, and other departments to ensure cohesive project delivery
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to achieve common goals
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Provide technical guidance to help team members overcome challenges and make informed decisions
Minimum Requirements
4+ years of professional, hands‑on software development experience
Strong experience in architecting and designing large‑scale, complex systems
Proficient coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Golang, or a similar language, capable of producing high‑performance, production‑quality code
Experience with a wide range of technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or equivalents
Proficient in using cloud‑computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with deep expertise in DevOps, observability, telemetry, and test automation
Skilled in collaborating across engineering teams and other functions to build alignment, drive decision‑making, and communicate transparently
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the financial technology sector, with a focus on billing, payments, subscription management, and financial reporting
Proven track record in designing and implementing workflow engines
Education
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Hybrid Work Locations
Palo Alto, CA
Dallas, TX
Chevy Chase, MD
Be a part of GEICO Tech’s journey to transform insurance technology and create innovative solutions that improve lives.
Annual Salary
- $100,000 - $215,000 (general guideline; final offer based on experience, education, location, and market factors)
GEICO will consider sponsoring a qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
GEICO’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy guarantees fair and equal opportunity for all applicants based on qualifications, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law. GEICO encourages a safe, inclusive, and harassment‑free work environment for all associates and applicants.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the Company.
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Base Pay Range:
$100,000 – $215,000 per year
About The Team The Billing Platform team manages the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services essential for delivering seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners. Our platform is the backbone for managing financial transactions and customer interactions, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do Lead the re‑architecture of our billing platform from the ground up, with a focus on scalability and efficiency. You will oversee the design and development of complex software systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams.
Oversee high‑level and low‑level designs of one or more sub‑systems of the billing platform
Be responsible and accountable for the quality, reliability, usability, and performance of the solutions
Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, ensuring alignment with the Platform’s technical vision and business objectives
Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and meet high‑quality standards
Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business
Develop solutions to address these issues efficiently, ensuring smooth product development
Work closely with product management, design, and other departments to ensure cohesive project delivery
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to achieve common goals
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Provide technical guidance to help team members overcome challenges and make informed decisions
Minimum Requirements
4+ years of professional, hands‑on software development experience
Strong experience in architecting and designing large‑scale, complex systems
Proficient coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Golang, or a similar language, capable of producing high‑performance, production‑quality code
Experience with a wide range of technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or equivalents
Proficient in using cloud‑computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with deep expertise in DevOps, observability, telemetry, and test automation
Skilled in collaborating across engineering teams and other functions to build alignment, drive decision‑making, and communicate transparently
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the financial technology sector, with a focus on billing, payments, subscription management, and financial reporting
Proven track record in designing and implementing workflow engines
Education
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Hybrid Work Locations
Palo Alto, CA
Dallas, TX
Chevy Chase, MD
Be a part of GEICO Tech’s journey to transform insurance technology and create innovative solutions that improve lives.
Annual Salary
- $100,000 - $215,000 (general guideline; final offer based on experience, education, location, and market factors)
GEICO will consider sponsoring a qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
GEICO’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy guarantees fair and equal opportunity for all applicants based on qualifications, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law. GEICO encourages a safe, inclusive, and harassment‑free work environment for all associates and applicants.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the Company.
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