Senior Staff Software Engineer – IaaS (Platform and Tools - VMs)

GEICO; New York (NY); Remote; USD 221,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company in New York is seeking an experienced software engineer to drive IaaS development projects. The role requires 8+ years of software development experience, most notably with PaaS, as well as hands-on expertise in React and cloud services like AWS and GCP. The firm offers competitive salaries, flexible work options, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Salary up to $260,000

Flexible workplace options

401K plan with 6% match

Performance incentives

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams.
• Execute strategic software development plans for IaaS.
• Ensure accountability for quality and performance of solutions.

Skills

PaaS and IaaS software development

Building customer-facing applications using React

System design and implementation

Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

React

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance Technology

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $260,000.00
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Flexible workplace options, including the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K plan with a 6% match, performance incentives, and tuition assistance
• Supportive and inclusive company culture that values different perspectives and promotes employee engagement

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to address complex technical challenges
• Execute strategic software development plans for IaaS, focusing on virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes
• Ensure accountability for the quality, usability, and performance of developed solutions
• Share best practices and improve processes across teams consistently
• Provide operational support and fulfill on-call responsibilities

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 8+ years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience
• 8+ years of experience in building customer-facing applications using React or similar UI frameworks
• 5+ years specializing in system design and implementation
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• 1+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams
• Familiarity with Crossplane and/or Kubevirt for virtual machine provisioning
• Possession of relevant cloud and container certifications
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or Vue.js
• Knowledge of security protocols and products, including Active Directory and OAuth

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