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
• Evaluate code quality and collaborate with stakeholders to understand and implement project requirements
• Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business, and develop solutions to address these issues efficiently
• Ensure smooth product development by working closely with various departments, including product management and design
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to achieve common goals
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

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

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

Qualifications

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

Pay

$110,000.00 - $230,000.00

Schedule

HYBRID role working out of the following offices:

• Palo Alto, CA
• Dallas, TX
• Chevy Chase, MD

Benefits

GEICO offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, GEICO provides a work environment that supports employee well-being and growth through personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GEICO is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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.