Staff Engineer - Java (REMOTE)

GEICO; Katy (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Insurance Technology is seeking a seasoned software engineer to provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams. The role involves developing enterprise-class applications, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high engineering quality. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Qualifications

• Fluency in at least two modern programming languages.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in architecture and design of software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
• Own the complete solution throughout its entire life cycle.
• Conduct design sessions and code reviews.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

C#

Problem Solving

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

**Employer Industry:** Insurance Technology

**Why consider this job opportunity:**
- Salary up to $260,000.00
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Opportunities for professional development through tuition assistance and paid training
- Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that encourages innovation and growth

**What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):**
- Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams across multiple areas
- Own the complete solution throughout its entire life cycle
- Collaborate with product managers and team members to develop enterprise-class business applications
- Conduct design sessions and code reviews to enhance engineering quality
- Mentor junior team members and promote best practices across teams

**What is Required (Qualifications):**
- Fluency 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
- 3+ years of experience in architecture and design of software systems
- Experience with cloud services, specifically AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar platforms
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a startup-like environment

**How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):**
- 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
- Experience with microservices architecture and extensible REST APIs
- Familiarity with DevOps concepts and infrastructure as code
- Knowledge of security protocols and products including Active Directory and OAuth
- Background in application monitoring tools and performance assessments

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