Senior Full-Stack Engineer: Build Scalable, High-Impact Platforms

Geico; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Senior Java Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to help transform our IT into a high-performance tech organization. You will design and build scalable distributed systems and contribute across the full software lifecycle.

You have 4+ years with Java and frontend frameworks (React/Svelte), experience with Kubernetes, Azure, and PostgreSQL, plus strong collaboration and mentoring skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact an iconic brand.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of frontend experience with React or Svelte.
• 4+ years of backend development in Java, C++, or C#.
• Architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling experience.
• Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps tooling.
• Strong communication, collaboration and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems.
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to improve engineering quality.
• Collaborate across the full software lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Create reusable components and support deployment and operations.
• Mentor other engineers and promote best practices in the team.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

React

Svelte

Linux

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

PostgreSQL

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

PowerShell scripting

Job description

GEICO is seeking a Senior Java Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to help transform our IT into a high-performance tech organization. You will design and build scalable distributed systems and contribute across the full software lifecycle.

You have 4+ years with Java and frontend frameworks (React/Svelte), experience with Kubernetes, Azure, and PostgreSQL, plus strong collaboration and mentoring skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact an iconic brand.