Staff Engineer - Java (REMOTE)

GEICO; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company based in Virginia Beach is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to oversee engineering teams, manage complete solutions, and solve complex problems for enterprise applications. Candidates should have expertise in programming languages like Java, C++, or Python, with at least 6 years of experience in software development. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan and Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• Fluency in at least two modern programming languages.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience in a Java framework.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple engineering teams.
• Own complete solutions throughout their entire life cycle.
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to enhance engineering quality.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

C#

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure tools

PowerShell scripting

Job description

What to Expect

• Provide leadership across multiple engineering teams and focus on various areas of development
• Own complete solutions throughout their entire life cycle
• Collaborate with product managers and team members to solve complex problems for enterprise-class applications
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to enhance engineering quality
• Utilize programming languages and Azure tools to develop and maintain systems

Qualifications

• Fluency in at least two modern programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or C#
• 6+ years of professional software development experience within a Java framework
• 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with micro-services oriented architecture and REST APIs
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and cloud architecture
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and application monitoring tools
• Strong problem-solving abilities and knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Salary up to $260,000; Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period; Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave; 401(k) Plan and Tuition Assistance; Paid Training and Licensures; Opportunity to mentor junior team members and lead engineering projects in a dynamic environment.

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