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GEICO

Senior Software Engineer – Search PaaS (Platform as a Service)

GEICO, Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, 20815


Position SummaryGEICO is seeking an experienced software engineer with a passion for building high performance,

highly available

search platforms based on open-source software. As a software engineer on the search platform team, you will play a pivotal role in design and development helping to shape its architecture, driving innovation, and evolution to meet our evolving business needs.Position DescriptionA Senior Software Engineer works with Geico engineering teams to innovate and build new systems, improve, and enhance existing systems and

identify

new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will help lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap to deliver a best in-class Search

platform

and supporting tooling

. The ideal candidate has technical understanding in distributed software systems, open-source software, running large-scale systems and domain knowledge in search and data engine technologies like relational and non-relational data engines.

Position ResponsibilitiesAs a

Senior

Software

Engineer

, you will:Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems

Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle

Participate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization

Utilize programming languages like

Java, Go, Python

or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of tools and services

common across service providers

Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Build product definition and

leverage

your technical skills to drive towards the right solution

Contribute to bug fixes in open-source software stacks

Work with customers to

optimize

,

debug

and promote open-source stack solutions

QualificationsProgramming experience with at least one modern language such as Java,

Go, Python and understand

object-oriented design

Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems

In-depth knowledge of

computer science

dat

a

str

uctures and algorithms

Experience with operations and controls of other compute service providers like AWS, GCP or Azure

Understanding of micro

-

service oriented

architecture

Understanding of monitoring tools

Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)

Understanding of devops concepts and cloud architectural tooling

Analysis and estimation skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Desired Experience4+ years of professional software development experience

3+ years of experience with systems architecture and design

3+ years of experience with coding,

debugging

and tooling in Java language

2+ years of experience working with compute service providers like AWS, GCP or Azure

EducationBachelor's degree in computer science

, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

#EOLAnnual Salary$80,000.00 - $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.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our

Total Rewards Program * to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid Training and Licensures*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.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.

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