Staff Software Engineer - Data Engineering (FinTech) (Remote)

GEICO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Financial Data Integrity Substantiation Platform. This role involves developing and optimizing critical data reconciliation systems to ensure accuracy and scalability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering and a strong background in SQL and Snowflake. Join a team committed to transforming the insurance industry through innovative technology solutions.

Benefits

401K savings plan with 6% match

Tuition assistance

Mental healthcare benefits

Fertility and adoption assistance

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with Snowflake, SQL or similar.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes and query languages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of high-performance reconciliation systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate our platform with various financial systems.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Communication

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, economics or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Python

PySpark

Job description

At GEICO, we are not just an insurance company; we are a technology-driven organization that is transforming the insurance landscape. Our mission is to leveragecutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and create innovative solutions that redefine the industry.

About The Team

Our Financial Data Integrity Team is at the heart of ensuring trust and accuracy in our organization’s financial ecosystem. We design, implement, and manage the substantiation platform that safeguards the integrity of financial data across global systems, enabling compliance, informed decision-making, and operational excellence.

What you will do

As a Staff Software Engineer for our Financial Data Integrity Substantiation Platform, you will play an important role in developing and optimizing our critical data reconciliation systems. Your technical expertise will contribute to ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and scalability of our financial data infrastructure. Here's what you can expect to do:

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of high-performance, scalable reconciliation systems capable of processing billions of transactions daily

• Participate in making technical decisions that balance immediate business needs with long-term scalability and maintainability

• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate our platform with various financial systems, ERPs, and data warehouses

• Develop core components of our substantiation platform, writing high-quality, efficient code

• Provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team

• Follow and help improve best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment

• Contribute to the professional development of junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing

• Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, and Business Intelligence teams to implement technical solutions for complex business requirements

• Work with Product Management to implement features that deliver maximum impact

• Explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, economics or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with Snowflake, SQL or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in building consumer data lakes and developing consumer analytics capabilities is required.
• Ability to design, implement, and promote advanced solution patterns and standards for solving complex challenges.
• Competence in SQL, NoSQL, relational database design and efficient methods for data retrieval and preparation at scale.
• Proven ability to collect and process raw data at scale, including scripting, API integration, and SQL querying.
• Experience in writing and optimizing SQL queries, ensure data security, and integrate Snowflake with third-party tools
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes and query languages (Python, PySpark, and SQL).
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams to integrate new platform with various financial systems, ERPs, and data warehouses.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.

Be Part of Our Journey

If you are a passionate technologist looking to make a difference, GEICO Tech is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of insurance technology. Together, we will create innovative solutions that improve lives and transform the industry.

Annual Salary

$110,000.00 - $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.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company:At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers:We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture:We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards:We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.

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, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. 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.