Software Engineer II (Fullstack/Java/React/Microservices) - *HYBRID*

Why Join GEICO? At 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. Position Summary GEICO is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for building high-performance platforms, and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission. Position Description Our Engineer II is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to provide a delightful experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of observability and availability. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge of front-end UIs with React through middleware and into back-end systems and databases. Must be able to show proficiencies React-based front-end engineering concepts, Java, Linux, Microservices, Containers (Kubernetes), database modeling, performance tuning, query optimization, data sharding, partitioning, building, configuring, and maintaining PostgreSQL. Position Responsibilities As a Software Engineer II, you will: · Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems · Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle · Participate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization · Utilize programming languages like TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, and Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) to perform advanced-level Java application design and PostgreSQL database design, implementation, and maintenance · Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams · Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution Qualifications · 2+ years programming experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Svelte · 2+ years programming experience with at least one backend language such as Java, C++, or C# · Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems · In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms · Understanding of existing Operational Portals such as Azure Devops · Understanding of HTML-5, JavaScript/TypeScript, XML, and JSON · Understanding of micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs · Understanding of monitoring tools · Intermediate PowerShell scripting skills · Intermediate level understanding of networking concepts such as load balancers, reverse proxies, firewalls, DNS, and the networking concepts inside Kubernetes. · Understanding of PaaS and IaaS services · Understanding of security protocols and products such as: Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth · Experience in Datacenter structure, capabilities, and offerings, including the Azure platform and its native services · Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) · Understanding of DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework · Analysis and estimation skills · Strong problem-solving ability · Strong oral and written communication skills · Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment Experience · 2+ years of non-internship professional full-stack software development experience · 2+ years of experience with architecture and design · 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service · 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience #LI-FA1 Annual Salary $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 The 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. At 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. Opportunities for Students & Grads Learn more about GEICO Benefits