Software Engineer; Backend - Billing Platform *HYBRID

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

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At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most.
When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer 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.
About The Team 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.

What You Will Do We are seeking a lead Backend Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale applications and distributed systems.

• Play a pivotal role in re-architecting our platform from the ground up, focusing on enhancing the scalability and efficiency of our systems.

• 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.
• Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business. Develop solutions to address these issues efficiently.
• Work closely with various departments, including product management and design, to ensure cohesive and successful project delivery.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• 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 No
  
  SQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or their equivalents.
• Proficient in using cloud computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with deep expertise in Dev Ops, observability, telemetry, and test automation.
• Skilled in collaborating across engineering teams and other functions to build alignment, drive decision-making, and communicate transparently.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience.
• This is a HYBRID role working out of the following offices:
• Palo Alto, CA
• Dallas, TX
• Chevy Chase, MD

Be Part of Our Journey. If you are a passionate technologist looking to make a difference, GEICO Tech is the place for you.

Annual Salary $ - $

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge Great Company:
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We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs. Great Culture:
We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, bias for action and a winning mindset. Great Rewards:
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