Engineer II – Network Services (REMOTE)

GEICO; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer II for a remote role focused on building high-performance network services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, cloud services, and system architecture, contributing to the company's tech transformation in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial rewards

Remote work benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional development experience.
• Experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Understanding of microservices-oriented architecture.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable distributed systems.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle.
• Participate in design sessions and code reviews.

Skills

Programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

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Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications. 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, fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Engineer II is a key member of the engineering staff, working across the organization to collaboratively design solutions to complex problems. Our team succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate can plan, prioritize, execute, and manage large projects to deliver network services, with deep technical knowledge supporting Full Stack development and developer productivity platforms, and a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Position Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
• Build product definitions and leverage your technical skills to drive solutions
• Participate in design sessions and code reviews to elevate engineering quality
• Utilize programming languages like GO, Java, Typescript, React, HTML, Python, C#, or other object-oriented languages, as well as SQL and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and Azure tools and services
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as GO, Java, C++, Python, or C#, including object-oriented design
• Understanding of microservices-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Experience with micro frontends
• Experience contributing to system architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, scaling)
• Experience writing complex YAML pipeline/workflow code in GitHub
• Experience creating complex Docker files or other containerization technologies like Podman, Kaniko, containerd
• Experience with container orchestration YAML code on various compute platforms
• Understanding of DevOps concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps
• Intermediate PowerShell scripting skills
• Experience with Azure platform and its native services, data center structures, and capabilities
• Understanding of security protocols and products such as Azure Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
• In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development lifecycle
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and estimation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Experience

• 2+ years of professional platform or general development experience
• 2+ years of experience with architecture and design
• 2+ years of experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• 2+ years of experience with open-source frameworks

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Salary Range

$75,000 - $160,000 annually. Final salary depends on experience, education, location, and market considerations. GEICO considers sponsoring qualified applicants for employment authorization.

The GEICO Pledge

We help our customers through life’s twists and turns, exceeding expectations with innovation and collaboration. We offer growth opportunities, inclusive culture, and comprehensive rewards including health, financial, and remote work benefits.

Additional Information

Equal employment opportunity policy and commitment to a discrimination- and harassment-free work environment are upheld.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Insurance