Senior Software Engineer - (C#/Microservices/Azure)

Government Employees Insurance Company; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 6% match

Performance-based incentives

Tuition assistance

Mental health care

Flexible work program allowing remote work up to four weeks per year

Job summary

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to build high-performance and low-maintenance applications. The role involves collaboration across teams to ensure a frictionless customer experience while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of .NET, cloud services, and DevOps practices, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Competitive compensation package with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience within the .NET framework (C#).
• 3+ years experience with architecture and design.
• 3+ years experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems.
• Engage in cross‑functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle.
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to elevate engineering quality across the organization.

Skills

C#

.NET framework

DevOps concepts

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

REST APIs

PowerShell

cloud services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

SQL Server

Job description

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced engineer focused on building high‑performance, low‑maintenance, zero‑downtime platforms and applications. The role supports the transformation from a traditional IT model to a tech‑centric organization, fostering psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

The Senior Engineer will be a key member of the engineering staff, working across the organization to provide a friction‑less customer experience and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability in a hyper‑growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

Position Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
• Build product definition and leverage technical skills to drive toward the right solution
• Engage in cross‑functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to elevate engineering quality across the organization
• Define, create, and support reusable application components and patterns from a business and technology perspective
• Utilize programming languages and technologies such as Python, C#, other OOP languages, SQL, NoSQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure services
• Mentor other engineers
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

• Advanced programming experience within the .NET framework: C#, Visual Studio, SQL Server, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, REST
• Proven understanding of microservices‑oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Experience architecting and designing new and existing systems
• Advanced understanding of DevOps concepts, Azure DevOps, and related tools
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
• Advanced monitoring concepts and tooling
• Advanced understanding of security protocols and products
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
• In‑depth knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source control, building, deployment, operations, real‑time communication)
• Architecture assessment and proposal experience
• 4+ years professional software development experience within the .NET framework (C#)
• 3+ years experience with architecture and design
• 3+ years experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• 2+ years experience in open‑source frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience

Benefits and Compensation

Annual Salary $105,000.00 – $215,000.00 (a general guideline based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, location, and market considerations).

GEICO offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes a 401(k) plan with a 6% match, performance‑based incentives, tuition assistance, mental health care, fertility and adoption assistance, and a flexible work program allowing remote work up to four weeks per year.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GEICO's equal employment opportunity policy provides a fair and equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of qualifications and reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities unless undue hardship would result. The company maintains an environment free from discrimination and harassment.