Staff Software Engineer - Commercial Engineering (REMOTE)

GEICO; Chevy Chase (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurance technology company is seeking a seasoned full-stack developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and optimizing high-performance web applications while mentoring engineering teams. With a focus on performance optimization and a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive tech strategies within the Commercial Insurance sector. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous paid leave and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about technology and looking for a role that fosters growth and innovation, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full-stack development with performance optimization focus.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-performance, scalable web applications.
• Lead resolution of performance bottlenecks across the full stack.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Event-driven architectures

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $260,000.00
- Comprehensive benefits package including premier 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
- Dynamic work environment promoting innovation and collaboration in a tech-driven organization

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, scalable web applications
- Lead the resolution of critical performance bottlenecks across the full stack
- Perform root cause analysis of performance issues and implement optimization strategies
- Develop and drive the tech strategy for the Commercial Insurance organization
- Mentor and coach engineering and product teams to strengthen technical expertise

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 8+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on performance optimization
- Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript
- Strong knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- 6+ years of experience with architecture and design
- 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- Familiarity with performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Visionary thinker with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities

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