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

GEICO; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to execute strategic development plans for IaaS, ensuring software quality and performance. Applicants should have at least 8 years of development experience, a strong background in system architecture, and proficiency with tools such as Kubernetes. This role offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for career advancement in an inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Salary up to $260,000

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience.
• 5+ years specializing in system design and implementation.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and experience with virtual machine provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams to address complex challenges.
• Execute a strategic software development plan focusing on security.
• Ensure the quality and performance of software solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

System architecture

Kubernetes

Development with React

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Crossplane

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $260,000
• Opportunity for career advancement through personalized development programs and industry-leading training
• Flexible work arrangements, including the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
• Comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Inclusive company culture that values diverse perspectives and recognizes employee contributions

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to address complex challenges
• Execute a strategic software development plan for IaaS, focusing on security, performance, and efficiency
• Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of software solutions
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
• Provide operational support and fulfill on-call responsibilities

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Strong background in software engineering and system architecture
• 8+ years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience
• 5+ years specializing in system design and implementation
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and experience with virtual machine provisioning frameworks
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• 8+ years of professional experience in developing customer-facing applications using React or other UI frameworks
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Crossplane
• Knowledge of security best practices for secure configurations and data protection
• Relevant cloud and container certifications
• Experience in leading cross-functional technical teams

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