Engineer II - Java (Remote)

Position Responsibilities

As an Engineer II, you will:

• 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, Python, Java or other modern 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Go, Python, Java, including object-oriented design

• In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms and understanding of the Spring Boot framework

• Experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL and Graph databases

• Understanding of micro-services-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs

• Understanding of monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Open Telemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Application Insights, Spark GUI, Yarn Logs

• Understanding of cloud-based technologies on Azure, AWS, or GCP

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

• Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes

• Understanding of DevOps and CICD Concepts and tooling, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework

• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Gradle, Artifactory, etc.)

• Strong problem-solving, analysis and estimation skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

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

Good to Have

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

• Experience with big data and big data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Hive

• Proficiency in building stream processing systems

• Understanding of React, Flutter, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, XML, and JSON

• Understanding of security protocols and products such as of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth

Experience:

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience in building enterprise-scale systems

• 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

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.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* 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.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity 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.