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

GEICO; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO, a leading company in insurance technology, offers a challenging opportunity in software engineering with a focus on IaaS solutions. The position allows for remote work flexibility and emphasizes a culture of collaboration, diversity, and career development. Ideal candidates will possess strong software engineering skills, experience with cloud technologies, and a drive to create top-tier software solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

401K savings plan with a 6% match

Personalized development programs

Flexible workplace options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience.
• Experience in security best practices for configurations and data protection.
• Familiarity with open-source frameworks and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute a strategic software development plan for IaaS, focusing on security and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to tackle complex challenges.
• Provide operational support and fulfill on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Software Engineering

System Architecture

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Containerization Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $230,000
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored for personal and family well-being
- Access to 401K savings plan with a 6% match and performance-based incentives
- Opportunities for career advancement through personalized development programs and industry-leading training
- Flexible workplace options, including the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
- Supportive and inclusive company culture that values diverse perspectives

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to tackle complex challenges
- Execute a strategic software development plan for IaaS, focusing on security and performance optimization
- Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of developed solutions
- Share best practices and improve processes 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
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, REST APIs, and containerization technologies
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- 6+ years of experience in creating best-in-class customer-facing experiences using UI frameworks like React
- Familiarity with open-source frameworks and automation tools
- Relevant cloud and container certifications
- Knowledge of security best practices for configurations and data protection
- Experience in system design and implementation best practices

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