Lead Backend Engineer – Scalable Billing Platform

GEICO; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to architect, build, and maintain large-scale billing platform systems. Join a hybrid team working across core components like invoicing, collections, payments, and analytics to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design, and help drive technical strategy while ensuring high quality and performance across services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional, hands-on software development experience.
• Strong experience in architecting and designing large-scale, complex systems.
• Proficient coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Golang, or similar languages, capable of producing high-performance, production-quality code.
• Experience with a wide range of technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or their equivalents.
• Proficient in using cloud computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with deep expertise in DevOps, observability, telemetry, and test automation.
• Skilled in collaborating across engineering teams and other functions to build alignment, drive decision-making, and communicate transparently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-level and low-level designs of one or more sub-systems of the billing platform we are building.
• Be responsible and accountable for the quality, reliability, usability, and performance of the solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, ensuring alignment with the Platform’s technical vision and business objectives.
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and meet high-quality standards.
• Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business. Develop solutions to address these issues efficiently.
• Work closely with various departments, including product management and design, to ensure cohesive and successful project delivery.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Golang

SQL

NoSQL

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

Cloud

DevOps

Observability

Telemetry

Test automation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS or equivalent

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

Job description

GEICO is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to architect, build, and maintain large-scale billing platform systems. Join a hybrid team working across core components like invoicing, collections, payments, and analytics to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design, and help drive technical strategy while ensuring high quality and performance across services.