Senior Java Engineer - Hybrid, AI-Driven Backend

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

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.