Staff Software Engineer - Commercial Engineering (REMOTE)

GEICO; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in insurance technology is seeking a seasoned full-stack developer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on designing and optimizing high-performance web applications while leading efforts to resolve critical performance issues. You will have the opportunity to shape the tech strategy for the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals. The supportive work environment fosters engineering excellence and professional growth, making it an ideal setting for those passionate about mentoring and innovation. If you are ready to tackle complex challenges and drive operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on performance.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable web applications.
• Lead resolution of performance bottlenecks across the full stack.
• Mentor and coach the engineering and product community.

Skills

Full-stack development

Performance optimization

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Angular

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Event-driven architectures

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Pulumi

Terraform

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $260,000.00
- Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan and Tuition Assistance
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on engineering excellence

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, ensuring seamless integration with backend services and cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
- Perform root cause analysis of performance issues and implement monitoring, profiling, and optimization strategies.
- Develop and drive the tech strategy for the Commercial Insurance organization, aligning it with the organization's business goals and objectives.
- Be a hands-on advocate for software engineering and SDLC best practices, mentoring and coaching the engineering and product community.

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, JavaScript/TypeScript, and experience with frameworks like React and Angular.
- Strong knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and fostering professional growth.

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with infrastructure automation, tooling, and configuration management frameworks (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Pulumi, Terraform, etc.)
- Familiarity with performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Visionary thinker with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and building software in large and complex organizations.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving operational excellence.

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