Senior Backend Software Engineer - Data (REMOTE)

GEICO; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a software engineer to design and build scalable systems. This role involves mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and utilizing modern programming languages. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

401(k) plan and tuition assistance

Paid training and licensures

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluency in programming languages

Micro-services architecture

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $185,000.00
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan and tuition assistance
- Paid training and licensures
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
- Lead design sessions and code reviews to elevate engineering quality
- Mentor other engineers and share best practices across teams
- Utilize programming languages and container orchestration services to perform advanced-level design and implementation activities

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

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

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