Distinguished Engineer, Policy Platform

GEICO; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

401K plan with 6% match

Tuition assistance

Flex program for remote work

Job summary

GEICO seeks a Distinguished Engineer in Seattle, WA to lead the architecture and design of systems powering our policy platform. This role involves modernizing the servicing organization through effective technical leadership and strategic execution, while mentoring engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in API and microservices development, with proficiency in various programming languages and cloud technologies. An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible working environment, are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in full-stack web development.
• Proven experience designing resilient event-driven systems.
• Extensive experience with public and private cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and execution of modernization roadmap.
• Deliver high-quality data architecture for system transitions.
• Mentor engineering and product teams in technical expertise.

Skills

API design and development

Microservices architecture

Data migration strategies

Java programming

C# programming

Python programming

Cloud deployment strategies

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

GraphQL

gRPC

Job description

Position Description

The Distinguished Engineer leads the overall architecture and design of the systems that power our policy platform and works with our senior engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems.

You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap modernizing our servicing organization, including large‑scale modernization, working on system and data migration.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise.
• Collaborate across teams and the tech organization to solve our toughest problems.
• Deliver high‑scale and high‑quality data architecture, especially legacy‑to‑modern platform transitions.
• Deliver high‑quality services and software for a variety of domains.
• Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions.
• Utilize your expertise in designing and developing API’s and microservices using GraphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of API driven system migration.
• Utilize programming languages like Java, C#, or other object‑oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Deploy applications in a hybrid cloud environment utilizing Kubernetes, various data stores, and a variety of cloud native tools and services.
• Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know‑how of our engineering and product community. Influence and educate executives.

Qualifications

• Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap.
• Experience leading and building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
• Deep knowledge of ETL, SQL, bitemporal data modeling, and temporal databases.
• Strong understanding of data observability, traceability, and multi‑faced testing.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices using GraphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of both API and event‑driven architectures.
• Proven experience designing and delivering highly resilient event‑driven and messaging‑based solutions at scale with minimal latency.
• Deep hands‑on experience in building complex SaaS systems in large‑scale business‑focused systems, with great knowledge on Docker and Kubernetes.
• Fluency and specialization with Java and at least one other modern language such as C#, C++, or Python including object‑oriented design.
• Extensive experience in leading and building full‑stack application and service development, with a strong focus on SaaS products / platforms.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in full‑stack web development (C#/Java/Python/GO), with expertise in client‑side and server‑side frameworks.
• 10+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud technologies (OpenStack).
• 10+ years of experience in open‑source frameworks.

Education

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent education or work experience.

Annual Salary

$150,000.00 - $300,000.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor‑made for you and your family’s overall well‑being.
• Financial benefits including market‑competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility – We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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.