Staff Engineer - Pricing (Remote)

GEICO; Chevy Chase (MD); Remote; USD 105,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to drive innovative pricing solutions. This role offers the chance to lead the design and development of scalable enterprise-level applications, focusing on finance business applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that technology aligns with business objectives, while also mentoring junior engineers. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a desire to innovate in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software development with finance application focus.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable solutions for Pricing teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech solutions with business goals.

Skills

Software Development

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Object-Oriented Design

Finance Business Applications

DevOps Practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

ERP Systems (Oracle, Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, enterprise-level solutions for our Pricing organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on finance business applications. This position involves hands-on technical leadership, innovation, and collaboration to align technology solutions with business goals.

Position Description

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product experts, and other technical leaders, to deliver end-to-end pricing solutions that will transform how GEICO develops and manages pricing strategies. You will play a key role in the architecture, development, and deployment of cutting-edge solutions while ensuring best practices in software design, security, and performance. This role combines technical expertise with strong functional knowledge of finance business applications.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of resilient and highly scalable solutions for the Pricing teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals and requirements.
• Leverage Finance Systems experience to design, develop, or implement a system(s) to support the Pricing teams.
• Leverage finance system knowledge to ensure seamless integration of financial data from ERP systems, sub-ledgers and other enterprise sources to support the Pricing system requirements.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle.
• Mentor other engineers and consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
• Understanding of DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps framework and tools to build out appropriate applications.
• Oversee system-wide technical initiatives, migrations, performance tuning, and process automation.
• Innovate and prototype new tools or frameworks to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Provide thought leadership in new technologies, design patterns, and best practices, staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Provide clear documentation on the systems and processes you’re responsible for, and offer training to others both within and across teams.
• Perform root cause analysis of performance issues and implement monitoring, profiling, and optimization strategies as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 10+ years of professional experience working with large enterprise or business applications, preferably finance related.
• 5+ years of experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft).
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design with expertise in either Java or C#.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data integration frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms and technologies (AWS, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure management.
• Good knowledge of security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various audiences (leadership, highly technical, and non-technical business partners).
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Annual Salary

$105,000.00 - $230,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.