GEICO is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to re-architect its core billing platform, focusing on enhancing scalability and efficiency to deliver exceptional customer experiences and create innovative solutions.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional, hands-on software development experience
- Strong experience in architecting and designing large-scale, complex systems
- Proficient coding skills in Java, Golang, or similar languages, capable of producing high-performance, production-quality code.
- Experience with a wide range of technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or their equivalents
- Proficient in using cloud computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with deep expertise in DevOps, observability, telemetry, and test automation
- Skilled in collaborating across engineering teams and other functions to build alignment, drive decision-making, and communicate transparently
- Experience in the financial technology sector, with a focus on billing, payments, subscription management, and financial reporting
Responsibilities
- Oversee high-level and low-level designs of one or more sub-systems of the billing platform we are building
- Be responsible and accountable for the quality, reliability, usability, and performance of the solutions
- Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, ensuring alignment with the Platform’s technical vision and business objectives
- Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and meet high-quality standards.
- Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business - developing solutions to address these issues efficiently, ensuring smooth product development
- Work closely with various departments, including product management and design, to ensure cohesive and successful project delivery
- Provide technical guidance to help team members overcome challenges and make informed decisions
Other
- Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
- GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
