Senior Staff Software Engineer, Billing Platform (geico)

Job Description

About the job

Who we are

About Geico

At GEICO, we are not just an insurance company; we are a technology-driven organization that is transforming the insurance landscape. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and create innovative solutions that redefine the industry.

About The Team

The Billing team at GEICO manages the tooling, infrastructure, data, and services necessary to support seamless billing experiences for internal users, end customers and partners. The billing platform serves as the backbone for managing financial transactions and customer interactions, driving efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction while supporting strategic growth and compliance.

What you will do

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale applications and distributed systems. You will join a team focused on managing GEICO's core billing platform, which encompasses APIs and data flows used throughout the entire GEICO ecosystem. In this role, you will play a crucial part in re-architecting our platform to replace third-party software with open-source solutions, enhancing the scalability and efficiency of our systems.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical architecture for major components of the Billing Platform
• Drive interoperability across platforms in Billing and facilitate integrations with product, accounting, sales, finance, and data teams at GEICO
• Help drive sound technical decision-making within Billing and align technical roadmaps with other teams across GEICO
• Develop strategies and best practices to reduce technical debt, increase system observability and reliability, and support both business continuity and technological transformation
• Mentor and guide other senior engineers, fostering growth and alignment on technical initiatives

Who you are

We are looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of professional, hands-on software development experience, including technical leadership of projects across teams or product areas
• Have solid experience in architecting and designing large-scale and complex systems that delivered critical impact to a business
• Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Golang, or equivalent languages for high-performance, production-quality code.
• Experience working with technologies such as SQL databases, NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with expertise in DevOps, observability, telemetry, and test automation.
• Are skilled in working across engineering teams and other functions in building alignment, driving decision making, and communicating transparently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial technology space, particularly in billing, subscription management, or financial reporting.
• Experience in building and implementing workflow engines

Education

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

Be Part of Our Journey

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.

Annual Salary

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:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

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.