Senior Backend Software Engineer - Data

GEICO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and build scalable systems. You will mentor others, engage in cross-functional collaboration, and utilize modern programming languages and tools. The role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Fluency with at least two modern programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems.
• Lead design sessions and code reviews.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

C#

Go

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $185,000
- Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
- Tuition Assistance and Paid Training
- Opportunity to work in a tech-focused environment with a culture of continuous improvement

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
- Lead design sessions and code reviews to elevate engineering quality across the organization
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
- Mentor other engineers and share best practices
- Utilize programming languages and tools such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, Go, Docker, and Kubernetes

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Fluency with at least two modern programming languages such as Java, Spring Boot, Python, or Golang
- Proven understanding of microservices architecture and extensible REST APIs
- 4+ years of professional software development experience within web frameworks
- 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- Familiarity with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
- Knowledge of security protocols such as Active Directory, SAML, and OAuth
- Experience in continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
- In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms

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