Staff Engineer - Java

GEICO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a technical leader in Austin, Texas, proficient in Java and one additional programming language. The role demands over 12 years of experience, focusing on managing enterprise-level solutions and driving digital transformation. Candidates should possess strong cloud knowledge, particularly with Azure, and demonstrate effective mentorship skills. This position offers potential for a salary up to $230,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

401K savings plan with 6% match

Personalized career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Fluency in Java and one other modern programming language.
• 12+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven ability to provide independent technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide influential technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects on complex problems.
• Lead architectural design discussions.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Cloud infrastructure (Azure)

Architectural design

Tools

Azure Portal

SonarQube

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $230,000
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored for your and your family's well-being
• Access to financial benefits including a 401K savings plan with a 6% match and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for personalized career development, mentorship, and industry-leading training
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of belonging

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Provide influential technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
• Own complete solutions across their entire life cycle
• Collaborate with product managers, principal engineers, architects, and team members to solve complex enterprise-class problems
• Lead architectural design discussions and contribute to quality improvements through active participation in peer reviews
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including modernizing and migrating legacy applications

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Fluency and specialization in Java and at least one other modern programming language (e.g., C++, C#)
• Minimum of 12 years of professional software development experience, with significant impact in a lead or principal engineering capacity
• Proven ability to provide independent technical leadership and mentor engineers
• Extensive experience in architectural design and leading significant system initiatives
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts and offerings, particularly within the Azure platform

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience building products using microservices-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms
• Experience with various operational tools and platforms, including Azure Portal and SonarQube
• Demonstrated experience in driving digital transformation, including modernizing legacy applications