Staff Software Engineer – IaaS (Platform and Tools - VMs) (REMOTE)

GEICO; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company is seeking a software engineer to collaborate across teams and tackle complex challenges. The role involves executing software development plans with a focus on IaaS, Kubernetes, and ensuring the quality of solutions. With a comprehensive rewards program and flexible working options, this opportunity offers personal and professional development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

401K savings plan with 6% match

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Flexible work options

Opportunities for personalized development programs

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering and system architecture.
• Minimum of 6 years in PaaS and IaaS software development.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes with hands-on experience in cluster provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to tackle complex challenges.
• Execute a strategic software development plan focused on IaaS and Kubernetes.
• Own accountability for the quality and usability of developed solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

System architecture

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $230,000.00
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored for personal and family well-being
- Financial benefits including a 401K savings plan with a 6% match and performance-based incentives
- Flexible work options, including the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
- Opportunities for personalized development programs and industry-leading training
- Supportive and inclusive company culture that values different perspectives

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and engineering teams to address complex challenges
- Execute a strategic software development plan focusing on IaaS, virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes
- Own accountability for the quality, usability, and performance of developed solutions
- Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
- Provide operational support and fulfill on-call responsibilities

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Strong background in software engineering and system architecture
- Minimum of 6 years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience
- Experience with REST APIs, Kubernetes APIs, microservices, and containers
- Proficiency in Kubernetes with hands-on experience in cluster provisioning and management
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Familiarity with Crossplane and/or Kubevirt for virtual machine provisioning
- Relevant cloud and container certifications
- Knowledge of security best practices for secure configurations and data protection
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions

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