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Staff Engineer - Durable Compliance

One of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers, providing insurance services for over 75 years.
Chevy Chase, MD, USA
$115,000 - $230,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Staff Engineer - Durable Compliance

GEICO is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead their engineering efforts in maintaining compliance, protection, and availability within Service and Policy systems. This role is part of GEICO's transformation from traditional IT to a tech-focused organization. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and optimizing high-performance web applications, leading critical performance initiatives, and implementing microservices architecture.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401k with 6% match, competitive salary range of $115,000-$230,000, and flexible work arrangements including remote work options. GEICO provides a supportive environment focused on professional growth, with access to mentorship, training, and certification assistance.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and modern programming languages. You'll need strong leadership skills and a proven track record of building software in complex organizations. This role offers an opportunity to make significant impact at one of the nation's largest auto insurers while working with cutting-edge technologies.

GEICO offers a rewarding career environment with their GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers. They foster an inclusive culture focused on innovation and exceeding customer expectations. The company provides comprehensive benefits including mental healthcare, fertility assistance, and unique perks like their GEICO Flex program allowing work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks annually.

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Responsibilities For Staff Engineer - Durable Compliance

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, scalable web applications
  • Lead resolution of critical performance bottlenecks across the full stack
  • Perform root cause analysis of performance issues
  • Lead efforts to implement microservices architecture
  • Develop and drive tech strategy for Commercial Insurance organization
  • Provide thought leadership in application performance
  • Lead design and architecture of resilient and scalable systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Be a hands-on advocate for software engineering best practices
  • Be a role model and mentor for engineering team

Requirements For Staff Engineer - Durable Compliance

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Kubernetes
  • 8+ years of experience in full-stack development
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Experience with frameworks like React and Angular
  • Strong knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization
  • Solid experience in database design (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Understanding of networking, caches, load balancing, DNS and CDN
  • Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management
  • Familiarity with cloud security best practices
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • 6+ years of experience with architecture and design
  • 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud services

Benefits For Staff Engineer - Durable Compliance

401k
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Visa Sponsorship
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards program
  • 401K savings plan vested from day one with 6% match
  • Market-competitive compensation
  • Performance and recognition-based incentives
  • Tuition assistance
  • Mental healthcare
  • Fertility and adoption assistance
  • Workplace flexibility
  • GEICO Flex program - work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year