Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

Position Summary  and Description

GEICO is undergoing a significant technology transformation, shifting from a traditional IT model to a forward-looking tech organization. We are seeking a passionate Engineer who is excited to be at the forefront of this change. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to influence and contribute to the development of innovative products that are used by millions of customers. Your work will directly shape the future of our business while delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.

Position Responsibilities 

As an Engineer II, you will: 

· Collaborate with your team to design and develop scalable, resilient, and distributed systems.

· Partner with product owners, designers and other engineers to deliver high-quality software that meets customer needs and business objectives

· Participate in design and code reviews, contribute to automated testing, and maintain a high bar on code quality by applying best practices

· Identify and resolve issues in existing systems to ensure optimal performance.

· Stay up to date with the latest technologies, frameworks and methodologies to continuously improve our software products and development processes.

Qualifications 

· Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Golang, Python, Javascript , or C# including object-oriented design 

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

· In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms 

· Experience building products using microservices, event-driven architecture and extensible REST APIs

· Experience with cloud computing tooling across the software development life cycle and ability to leverage it for Devops, Infrastructure as code, observability, telemetry, CI/CD and test automation

· Strong problem-solving ability  

· Strong oral and written communication skills 

· Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment demonstrating initiative and ownership

Experience 

· 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 

· 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.