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

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

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Senior Engineer in Palo Alto to build high-performance, low-maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications supporting our transformation to a tech-driven organization. You will influence design and contribute across the software lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in .NET, strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL, and modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience within the .NET framework (C#)
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
• Advanced understanding of DevOps concepts and Azure DevOps tools
• Strong knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
• Experience with microservices and REST APIs
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Security concepts and monitoring tooling familiarity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
• Build product definitions and drive toward optimal solutions
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration across the software lifecycle
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to raise engineering quality
• Define and support reusable application components/patterns
• Mentor other engineers and share best practices across teams

Skills

.NET

C#

REST APIs

DevOps

Azure

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

AWS

GCP

Visual Studio

Job description

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

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to provide a friction-less experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems

• Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle

• Lead in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization

• Define, create, and support reusable application components/patterns from a business and technology perspective

• Utilize programming languages like Python, C# or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services

• Mentor other engineers

• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

• Advanced programming experience within the .NET framework. Including C#, Visual Studio, SQL Server, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, and REST
• Proven understanding of microservices oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Experience architecting and designing new and current systems
• Advanced understanding of DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps framework and tools
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
• Advanced understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling
• Advanced understanding of security protocols and products
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
• In-depth knowledge of CS 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 code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)
• Architecture assessment and proposals

Experience

• 4+ years of professional software development experience within the .NET framework (C# including object-oriented design)
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary

$105,000.00 - $215,000.00

The 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.

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

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers:** **Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture:** **Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards:** **Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.