Software Engineer; Backend - Billing Platform *HYBRID

About the Team

The Billing Platform team at GEICO oversees the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services essential for delivering seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners.

Lead Backend Software Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining large-scale applications and distributed systems for GEICO's core billing platform.

• Oversee high-level and low-level designs of one or more sub-systems of the billing platform.
• 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; develop solutions to address these issues efficiently.
• Work closely with various departments, including product management and design, to ensure cohesive and successful project delivery.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• 8+ years of professional, hands‑on software development experience.
• Strong experience in architecting and designing large‑scale, complex systems.
• Proficient coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Golang, or similar languages.
• Experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or equivalents.
• Proficient in using cloud computing tools, with deep expertise in Dev Ops, observability, telemetry, and test automation.
• Skilled at collaborating across engineering teams and other functions.

• Experience in the financial technology sector, billing, payments, subscription management, and financial reporting.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing workflow engines.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience.

• Palo Alto, CA
• Dallas, TX
• Chevy Chase, MD

$ – $ annually.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage.
• Financial benefits:
  
  competitive compensation, 401(k) with 6% match, performance and recognition incentives, tuition assistance.
• Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
• Workplace flexibility and GEICO Flex program offering ability to work from anywhere in the US up to four weeks per year.

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