Senior Software Engineer (.NET/Java - Underwriting Engineering - HYBRID
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listed on 2026-05-24
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer
Why This Role Matters
At GEICO, we’re transforming how insurance works—from the inside out. As a Senior Software Engineer on our Underwriting Services Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and scaling the next generation of our underwriting platform across all lines of business. This high‑impact role allows your technical contributions to influence how millions of customers experience GEICO. You’ll modernize tier‑1 underwriting services, replace manual processes with AI‑driven automation, and shape the evolution of a platform that must be highly available, secure, and built to scale.
PositionResponsibilities
- 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 C#, Java or other object‑oriented languages, SQL, No
SQL databases, Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services - 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
- Analysis and Estimation skills
- Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C# or other object‑oriented languages
- Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
- In‑depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
- Understanding of service‑oriented architecture and extensible REST/gRPC APIs
- 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 Dev Ops concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure Dev Ops Operational Framework
- Experience with enterprise‑level design documentation
- Experience with database technologies
- Experience with deployment steps and general CM functions
- Strong problem‑solving ability
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- 4+ years of experience with security, identity, architecture, and design
- 2+ years of experience with open‑source frameworks is desired
- 2+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service provider
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
$ - $. 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.
Benefits- Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor‑made for you and your family’s overall well‑being.
- Financial benefits including market‑competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; and tuition assistance.
- Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
- Supports flexibility – We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US 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 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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