Engineer II – Java Front-End

Engineer II Java Front-End

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications from the ground up.

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 on Web solutions ensuring that we provide a friction-less experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability.

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

The ideal candidate has broadtechnical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between, and background in JavaScript, ReactJS, Java, Linux, Microservices, Containers (Kubernetes), and designing, implementing, and maintaining front-end UIs.

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

Utilize programming languages like JavaScript, ReactJS, Java, Linux, Microservices, Containers (Kubernetes)

Collaborate as a team and work with minimal oversight

Qualifications

Programming experience with at least one modern language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design

Understanding of micro-services architecture and extensible REST APIs

In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms

Understanding of DevOps Concepts and Cloud Architecture

Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems

Understanding of application monitoring tools and performance assessments

Understanding of security protocols and products : Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth

Understanding of Kubernetes or willingness and ability to learn

Understanding of continuous delivery and infrastructure as code

Understanding of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)

Understanding of Web Application Frameworks

Understanding of securing web applications

Strong problem-solving ability

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Experience

2+ years of professional software development experience within Web frameworks / SDKs / languages

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 System or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary

$71,000.00 - $157,000.00

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.