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

GEICO; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% match

Tuition assistance

Mental healthcare benefits

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

GEICO is looking for a skilled Engineer in Seattle to drive our business transformation by building high-performance, low maintenance platforms. This role requires strong programming experience within the .NET framework and involves responsibilities like designing scalable systems and mentoring other engineers.

The candidate should have 4+ years of software development experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. GEICO offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $215,000 and supports workplace flexibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience within the .NET framework.
• Experience with architecture and design.
• 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems.
• Lead in design sessions and code reviews with peers.
• Mentor other engineers.

Skills

Advanced programming experience within the .NET framework

Understanding of microservices oriented architecture

DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps

PowerShell scripting

Knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms

Strong problem-solving ability

Developer tooling knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

C#

SQL

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor‑made for you and your family’s overall well‑being.
• Financial benefits including market‑competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility‑ We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.