Engineer II - Specialty B2C

Position Summary :

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime 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, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description :

Our Engineer II is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to provide a friction-less experience to our developer community and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability.

Our Digital Experience organization thrives and succeeds in delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

The ideal candidate is a core contributor with technical knowledge using GO / Java, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.

Position Responsibilities :

As an 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 Go, Java, C# or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services
• 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 :

• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as GO, Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Experience with troubleshooting tools such as Dynatrace, Sentry, and / or Grafana
• Experience with Containerization using Docker and / or Kubernetes
• Experience with SQL Queries
• Experience with CI / CD tooling (Jenkins, Gradle, Artifactory, etc.)
• Understanding of PowerShell scripting
• Understanding of micro-services oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Understanding of monitoring tools such as Application Insights
• Understanding of Azure PaaS and IaaS services
• Understanding of security protocols and products such as of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
• Understanding in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework
• Understanding of Java programming fundamentals
• Understanding of Web Service APIs
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

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

Annual Salary

$75,000.00 - $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.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits :

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our

• to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :
• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.