Engineer II – Network Services (REMOTE)

GEICO; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer II for Network Services to design and build high-performance systems. The role involves collaboration across teams to deliver technology solutions in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong programming skills and cloud knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible work options.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Development programs

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of platform or general development experience.
• 2+ years in architecture and design.
• 2+ years with cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

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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, while 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 thrives in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has the ability to 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 definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution
• 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, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and various 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
• Understanding of micro frontends
• Experience contributing to system architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling
• Experience writing complex YAML pipeline/workflow code in GitHub
• Experience creating complex Docker files or other containerization technologies
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps
• Intermediate PowerShell scripting skills
• Experience with Azure platform and native services
• Understanding of security protocols like 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 environment

Experience

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

Education

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

Salary

$75,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on experience and other factors.

The GEICO Pledge

We are committed to innovation, growth, and a supportive, inclusive culture. We offer comprehensive benefits, development programs, and a flexible work environment, including remote options and our GEICO Flex program.