Senior Engineer - Full-Stack; API/Software Development/Microservices
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2025-12-28
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Software Development
Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer
Senior Engineer - Full-Stack (API/Software Development/Microservices)
GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to build high‑performance, low‑latency platforms and applications. The role supports the company’s insurance business transformation and requires deep technical knowledge across the full stack, from front‑end UI to back‑end services.
Base pay range$/yr - $/yr
Position DescriptionOur Senior Engineer works across the organization to provide friction‑less experiences to customers while maintaining high standards of protection and availability. The team thrives in a rapid growth environment where priorities shift quickly, delivering high‑quality services.
Position Responsibilities- Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems, including front‑end and back‑end development.
- Engage in cross‑functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle.
- Lead design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate engineering quality across the organization.
- Define, create, and support reusable application components and patterns from a business and technology perspective.
- Utilize programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or other object‑oriented languages, SQL and No
SQL databases, container orchestration services (Docker, Kubernetes), and various Azure tools and services. - Mentor other engineers.
- Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
- Advanced experience with Java, C#/.NET, HTML‑5, JavaScript/Type Script, Angular/React, XML, JSON, RESTful web services, and/or Flutter (a plus).
- Experience with an additional modern language such as Java, C#, or Python and familiarity with open‑source software.
- Advanced experience within the .NET framework, including SQL Server, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, and REST.
- Proven full‑stack development experience with microservices‑oriented architecture and API‑first design (REST, Graph
QL). - Experience architecting and designing new and current systems.
- Advanced understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling.
- Advanced understanding of security protocols and products.
- Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
- Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
- Architecture assessment and proposal experience.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience within the .NET framework (C#) or Java.
- 4+ years of experience with architecture and design.
- 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
- 2+ years of experience in open‑source frameworks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage tailored to you and your family.
- Financial benefits:
market‑competitive compensation, 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, performance and recognition‑based incentives, and tuition assistance. - Additional benefits include mental health care as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
- Workplace flexibility: GEICO Flex program allows remote work from anywhere in the U.S. 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 undue hardship on 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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