Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - Billing Platform *HYBRID*

About the role

The Billing Platform team at GEICO oversees the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services essential for delivering seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners. Our billing platform functions as the backbone for managing financial transactions and customer interactions, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction while supporting strategic growth and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-level and low-level designs of one or more sub-systems of the billing platform we are building
• 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
• This includes evaluating code quality and collaborating with stakeholders to understand and implement project requirements
• 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 various departments, including product management and design, to ensure cohesive and successful 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

Requirements

• 8+ 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 similar languages, capable of producing high-performance, production-quality code
• Experience with a wide range of technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or their 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience

Benefits

The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. At GEICO, we are not just an insurance company; we are a technology-driven organization that is transforming the insurance landscape. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and create innovative solutions that redefine the industry.

Pay

Annual Salary: $110,000.00 - $230,000.00. 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.

Schedule

This is a HYBRID role working out of the following offices: Palo Alto, CADallas, TXChevy Chase, MD