Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerAt GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.GEICO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Underwriting Automation Team. In this role, you will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization by designing, developing, and deploying core consumer experiences that leverage AI, ensuring they are robust, scalable and production ready with API first design.The Underwriting Automation team develops scalable, reliable solutions that enable underwriters to work smarter, faster, and with accuracy, and aim to replace repetitive manual work with AI and automation.Position Responsibilities As a Senior Engineer, you will:Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systemsEngage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycleParticipate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organizationUtilize your expertise in designing and developing API's and microservices using graphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of API first designUtilize programming languages like Java and/or C#, SQL, and NoSQL databases.Deploy applications in a hybrid cloud environment utilizing Kubernetes, various data stores, and a variety of cloud native tools and servicesWork on End-to-End solutions that may span front-end through API tiers and Back-End domain services.QualificationsFluency and specialization with.NET, Java and at least one other modern language such as C#, Java, or Python including object-oriented designExperience building full-stack application and service developmentExperience in API first engineering approaches, service orchestration, event driven architecture and real-time APIs including federated graphQL and gRPC implementations.Experience with schema evolution, versioning and high-performance API driven systemsExperience designing and delivering highly-resilient event-driven and messaging based solutions at scale with minimal latency.Experience in building complex SAAS systems in large scale business focused systems, with knowledge on Docker and KubernetesUnderstanding of open-source databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc. And strong foundation with No-SQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra. Apache Trino etc.Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systemsExperience in implementing security protocols across services and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth4+ years full-stack development experience with expertise in client-side and server-side frameworks.4+ years of experience with architecture and design2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud serviceThis is a Hybrid role out of the following Office Locations:Bethesda, MDRichardson, TXPalo Alto, CABellevue, WAAnnual Salary $100,000.00 - $230,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: Protecting customers through life's twists and turns with innovation and integrity.Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.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.