Staff Engineer - Java (REMOTE)

GEICO; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 221,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Software Development Lead to oversee engineering teams and enhance product quality. The role offers up to $260,000 in salary and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years in software development and fluency in modern programming languages like Java and C++. The position also emphasizes mentorship and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with architecture and design of software systems.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams and provide leadership.
• Collaborate with product managers to solve complex problems.
• Enhance engineering quality through design sessions.

Skills

Fluency in Java

Fluency in C++

Fluency in Python

Fluency in C#

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

DevOps

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Technology Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $260,000.00
• Comprehensive benefits package including premier medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and paid training opportunities
• Opportunity to mentor junior team members and influence the quality of engineering practices

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across engineering teams and focus on multiple areas
• Own the complete solution across its entire lifecycle
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to solve complex problems for enterprise-class applications
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to enhance engineering quality
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

• Fluency and specialization in at least two modern programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or C#
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience within a Java framework
• At least 3 years of experience with architecture and design of software systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education/work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in open-source frameworks and cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and Azure DevOps Operational Framework
• Knowledge of security protocols and products, including Active Directory and OAuth
• Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
• In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms

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