Join GEICO, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, as a Senior Engineer - Digital Experience DOTCOM
GEICO is on the hunt for a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team as a Senior Engineer - Digital Experience DOTCOM. As a key member of our engineering staff, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our digital experience by developing and maintaining high-quality web applications and their supporting architecture. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading insurance company, leveraging your technical expertise to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
About GEICO and the Role
GEICO is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers, renowned for its low rates, outstanding service, and innovative marketing. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer a financially stable and rewarding workplace with opportunities for training and career advancement. Our company culture values flexibility, and this hybrid role allows you to balance your time between our remote office and home.
As a Senior Engineer - Digital Experience DOTCOM, you will be responsible for evolving Geico.com and its supporting systems with a focus on speed to market, security, and 24x7 availability. You will work across the organization to provide friction-less experiences to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of protection and availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Evolve Geico.com and its supporting systems with a focus on speed to market, security, and 24x7 availability
- Scope, design, and build scalable and resilient software solutions amongst diverse engineering groups
- Utilize object-oriented languages, Python, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services
- Perform engineering design evaluations and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
- Manage day-to-day activities of the engineering teams overseeing execution of software development projects against delivery commitments
- Seek ways to simplify and standardize designs, operations, and deployment plans, focusing on reducing complexity and providing performance, agility, and scalability
- Responsible for production operations support and ensuring availability, stability, and performance of production applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional organizations throughout the entire software lifecycle to ensure technology and roadmap alignment
- Manage projects and processes to keep the team organized, efficient, and optimally running
- Set, manage, and report KPIs to measure progress and facilitate data-driven decision making
- Mentor and manage engineering peers to help share the necessary skills to perform their jobs and develop their professional careers
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
- A strong understanding of headless CMS architectures and open-source solutions with experience in Python, JavaScript, React, PostgreSQL, and NGINX
- A strong background in delivering digital - web products at scale
- A strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, platforms, and technologies
- Advanced understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling
- The ability to prioritize and drive results based on business value to the organization
- A strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Experience designing flexible, scalable, high-availability Cloud native applications
- Strong critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to both senior leadership and highly technical personnel
- The ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- Experience delivering CMS solutions using Wagtail, Contentful, Strapi, Storyblok, or AWS Amplify
- Understanding of data modeling and AI concepts
- Experience with CI/CD, Release Management, and Configuration Management processes tooling
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical, business, and soft skills, including:
- 4+ years of professional software development experience and/or solutions engineering experience with technologies such as Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Golang, Django, Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
- Recent hands-on experience with developing or designing cloud solutions
- 3+ years of experience with architecture and design
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At GEICO, we are committed to the growth and development of our associates. As a Senior Engineer - Digital Experience DOTCOM, you will have opportunities to:
- Develop your technical expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Work on complex and challenging projects that drive business results
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology and roadmap alignment
- Mentor and manage engineering peers to help share the necessary skills to perform their jobs and develop their professional careers
Work Environment and Company Culture
GEICO values flexibility and offers a hybrid work arrangement that allows you to balance your time between our remote office and home. Our company culture is built on a foundation of mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity. We strive to create a work environment that is productive, efficient, and conducive to the well-being of our associates.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $230,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications. In addition to your salary, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, 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
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and talented Senior Engineer looking to join a dynamic team and drive the success of a leading insurance company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At GEICO, we are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and conducive to the growth and development of our associates. Join us today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of insurance technology!
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