Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - Billing Platform *HYBRID*

GEICO; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

401(k) with 6% match

Performance and recognition incentives

Tuition assistance

Mental healthcare access

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain applications for their core billing platform. The role requires architecting complex systems and mentoring engineering teams.

Ideal candidates should have extensive software development experience, strong skills in languages like Java, Kotlin, or Golang, and knowledge of cloud computing. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $230,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and flexibility to work remotely.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong experience in architecting complex systems.
• Skilled at collaborating across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee designs of sub-systems of the billing platform.
• Accountable for quality, reliability, and performance.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering continuous learning.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Golang

SQL

NoSQL

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud computing tools

DevOps

Observability

Telemetry

Test automation

Job description

About the Team

The Billing Platform team at GEICO oversees the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services essential for delivering seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners.

What You Will Do

Lead Backend Software Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining large-scale applications and distributed systems for GEICO's core billing platform.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-level and low-level designs of one or more sub-systems of the billing platform.
• be responsible and accountable for the quality, reliability, usability, and performance of the solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, ensuring alignment with the Platform's technical vision and business objectives.
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and meet high-quality standards.
• Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business; develop solutions to address these issues efficiently.
• Work closely with various departments, including product management and design, to ensure cohesive and successful project delivery.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of professional, hands‑on software development experience.
• Strong experience in architecting and designing large‑scale, complex systems.
• Proficient coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Golang, or similar languages.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or equivalents.
• Proficient in using cloud computing tools, with deep expertise in DevOps, observability, telemetry, and test automation.
• Skilled at collaborating across engineering teams and other functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial technology sector, billing, payments, subscription management, and financial reporting.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing workflow engines.

Education

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience.

Locations

• Palo Alto, CA
• Dallas, TX
• Chevy Chase, MD

Salary

$110,000.00 – $230,000.00 annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage.
• Financial benefits: competitive compensation, 401(k) with 6% match, performance and recognition incentives, tuition assistance.
• Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
• Workplace flexibility and GEICO Flex program offering ability to work from anywhere in the US up to four weeks per year.

EEO Statement

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates.

GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.