Senior Engineer - Java [Hybrid]

GEICO; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Senior Engineer - Java for a hybrid role in the United States. The ideal candidate will design and implement scalable Java-based systems, using microservices, Kafka, Spark, and cloud services across AWS/Azure/GCP.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable digital experiences for customers and claims processing. Applicants should have 4+ years of Java experience, strong distributed systems knowledge, and a passion for AI-enabled innovations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience in Java with distributed systems.
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure and AI/ML services.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems with guidance from senior team members.
• Define product definitions and drive toward the right technical solutions.
• Collaborate across teams throughout the software lifecycle.
• Participate in design sessions and code reviews to elevate engineering quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Object-oriented design

Cloud architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Apache Kafka

Spark

TensorFlow

Job description

## Senior Engineer - Java [Hybrid]Apply: Hybrid: Palo Alto, CA: Bethesda, MD: Full time: Posted Today: R0066243**Why Join GEICO?**At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.**Position Summary**Join a team that's rewriting the rules of insurance technology through AI-driven innovation. You'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation, working with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and modern technologies while helping establish GEICO as a leader in insurance innovation. Leverage the power of AI to build intelligent systems that transform how customers interact with insurance, how claims are processed, and how risks are assessed in real-time.**Position Description**Our Software Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to provide friction-less experiences to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of protection and availability. Our team thrives in delivering high-quality Java-based technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has solid Java development skills, understanding of distributed systems concepts, and experience or strong interest in learning modern backend technologies including Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, microservices, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL optimization. Exposure to learn AI technologies like SparkML, TensorFlow, and AI agents is highly valued.**Position Responsibilities**As a Software Engineer, you will:* Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems with guidance from senior team members* Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution* Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle* Participate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization* Define, create, and support reusable application and database components/patterns from a business and technology perspective* Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) to perform Java application design and PostgreSQL database design, implementation, and maintenance* Exposure to Flutter and ReactJS development is an advantage for cross-platform mobile and web application development* Work with ML technologies including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn to integrate machine learning models into production Java applications* Develop and maintain Agentic AI systems that automate business processes and enhance customer experiences* Implement data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Spark for ML model inference and training* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives**Qualifications*** Fluency and specialization with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design* Proven understanding of micro-services architecture and extensible REST APIs· Advanced understanding of DevOps Concepts and Cloud Architecture* Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems· Experience with PostgreSQL database design, implementation, and administration* Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments* Experience of Kubernetes, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code* Experience of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)* Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn and understanding of machine learning model integration* Exposure to Agentic AI systems and autonomous decision-making frameworks is a plus* Experience with Flutter for cross-platform mobile development is an advantage* Knowledge of ReactJS and modern frontend frameworks for web application development is beneficial* Knowledge of security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth* In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms· Advanced SQL scripting skills* Strong problem-solving ability· Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment**Experience*** 4+ years of professional software development experience within Java frameworks with distributed systems.* 3+ years of experience with system architecture, design patterns, and scalable backend development.* 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service, preferably with AI/ML services.* 2+ years of experience with big data technologies, real-time processing, or machine learning frameworks.* 1+ years of experience with Apache Kafka, Spark, or similar distributed data processing technologies.* Experience with AI/ML model integration in production environments (preferred)**Education*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.* Additional coursework or certification in AI/ML, data engineering, or distributed systems (preferred)#LI-JK1**Annual Salary**$105,000.00 - $215,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.