Staff Engineer – Mobile (Android) (REMOTE)

GEICO; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is looking for a Staff Engineer – Mobile (Android) to drive the transformation of the company's technology landscape. The ideal candidate will lead engineering efforts, ensuring high-performance applications and mentoring junior engineers, all while supporting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This remote role offers an engaging environment within a renowned insurance company.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Growth and development opportunities

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience in Mobile/Web frameworks like Kotlin, Java, or React.
• Fluency in DevOps concepts and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams, influence product vision, and solve complex problems.
• Own complete solutions across their entire life cycle.
• Mentor junior team members to help them reach their full potential.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Gradle

Job description

Staff Engineer – Mobile (Android) (REMOTE)

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At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer, Mobile (Android) with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Staff Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working on Mobile/Web solutions ensuring that we provide a frictionless experience to our customers and maintain the highest standards of protection and availability. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.

As a Staff Engineer, You Will

• Focus on multiple areas and provide leadership to the engineering teams
• Own complete solutions across their entire life cycle
• Influence and build vision with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems for building enterprise-class business applications
• Be accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
• Lead in design sessions and code reviews to elevate engineering quality across the organization
• Utilize programming languages like Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart, Python, C#, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services
• Mentor junior team members professionally to help them realize their full potential
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

• Fluency and specialization with at least two modern languages such as Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, Dart, Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Experience in building products using a microservices architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Experience designing architecture, patterns, reliability, and scalability of systems
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
• Fluency in DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and Azure DevOps operational framework
• Experience leveraging PowerShell scripting and operational portals like Azure Portal
• Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
• Knowledge of datacenter structures, capabilities, and offerings, including Azure platform and native services
• Understanding of security protocols and products such as Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
• Experience with Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with developer tooling across the software development lifecycle
• Experience with application frameworks and Gradle
• Proficiency with IDEs like Android Studio or VS Code
• Experience in risk assessment and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Experience

• 6+ years of professional software development experience within Mobile and Web frameworks/languages such as Kotlin/Java, Android SDK, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Flutter/Dart
• 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
• 3+ years of experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary

$75,000.00 - $260,000.00

The above range is a general guideline. Final offers depend on various factors including experience, education, responsibilities, and market considerations.

GEICO considers sponsoring qualified applicants for employment authorization.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: We help our customers through life’s twists and turns, constantly evolving to meet their needs.

Great Careers: We offer growth, development, and mentorship opportunities.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive environment rooted in integrity and shared success.

Great Rewards: Our compensation and benefits support your well-being and financial future, including flexible work options.

Our equal employment opportunity policy ensures fair treatment for all applicants and associates. We accommodate individuals with disabilities and maintain a harassment-free environment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Insurance