Backend Software Engineer - Billing Platform *Hybrid

Backend Staff Software Engineer - Billing Platform
* Hybrid*

Join as a Backend Staff Software Engineer – Billing Platform to build, scale, and maintain GEICO’s core billing solution. This hybrid role is located in McLean, VA and requires a strong background in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and high‑performance service design.

$/yr – $/yr (actual pay depends on skills and experience)

The Billing Platform team at GEICO oversees the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services that deliver seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners. Our platform is the backbone for managing financial transactions and customer interactions, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction while supporting strategic growth and ensuring compliance.

We are re‑architecting the platform from the ground up, focusing on scalability, reliability and maximizing performance across all billing systems: core billing engine, invoicing, commissions, collections, payment processing, CRM integration, subscription management, credit control, dunning management, reporting, and analytics.

• 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 and develop solutions to address these issues efficiently.
• Work closely with product management, design and other departments to ensure cohesive, successful project delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to achieve common goals.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to help team members overcome challenges and make informed decisions.

• 8+ years of professional, hands‑on software development experience.
• Strong experience architecting and designing large‑scale, complex systems.
• Proficient coding skills in Java, Golang, or similar languages; capable of producing high‑performance, production‑quality code.
• Experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or their equivalents.
• Proficient in using cloud computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with deep expertise in Dev Ops, observability, telemetry, and test automation.
• Skilled in collaborating across engineering teams and other functions to build alignment, drive decision‑making, and communicate transparently.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

If you are a passionate technologist looking to make a difference, GEICO Tech is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of insurance technology. Together, we will create innovative solutions that improve lives and transform the industry.

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission protects people when they need it most, and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs. We thrive on innovation, exceeding expectations, and enabling our collective success.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, training, certification assistance, and career mentorship.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action, and a winning mindset. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi‑faceted leaders who value different perspectives.

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