Senior Staff Engineer - Java; Migration

Position Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise.
• Collaborate across teams and the tech organization to solve our toughest problems.
• Deliver high‑scale and high‑quality data architecture, especially legacy‑to‑modern platform transitions.
• Deliver high‑quality services and software for a variety of domains.
• Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions.
• Utilize your expertise in designing and developing APIs and microservices using Graph
  
  QL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of API‑driven system migration.
• Utilize programming languages such as Java, C#, or other object‑oriented languages, SQL, and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Deploy applications in a hybrid cloud environment utilizing Kubernetes, various data stores, and a variety of cloud‑native tools and services.
• Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know‑how of our engineering and product community; influence and educate executives.

• Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap.
• Experience leading and building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
• Deep knowledge of ETL, SQL, bitemporal data modeling and temporal databases.
• Experience with API‑based migration.
• Experience with shadow mode, dual‑write, and deconversion strategies.
• Strong understanding of data observability, traceability, and multi‑faceted testing.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices using Graph
  
  QL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of both API and event‑driven architectures.
• Proven experience designing and delivering highly‑resilient event‑driven and messaging‑based solutions at scale with minimal latency.
• Deep hands‑on experience building complex SaaS systems in large‑scale business‑focused systems, with great knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Fluency and specialization with Java and at least one other modern language such as C#, C++, or Python, including object‑oriented design.
• Extensive experience in leading and building full‑stack application and service development, with a strong focus on SaaS products / platforms.
• Great understanding of open‑source databases like MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, etc., and strong foundation with No
  
  SQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra, Apache Trino, etc.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.

• 10+ years of experience in full‑stack web development (C#/Java/Python/GO), with expertise in client‑side and server‑side frameworks.
• 8+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud technologies (Open Stack).
• 6+ years of experience in open‑source frameworks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.

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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

• 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 401(k) savings plan vested from day one with a 6% match, performance and recognition‑based incentives, and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits such as mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility – we provide workplace flexibility and the 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.