Posted:
10/1/2024, 3:42:15 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Our Staff Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to provide a frictionless experience to our customers, maintain the highest standards of protection and availability. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between but with a specific focus on developing and enhancing UI/UX experiences for database platforms.
Position Responsibilities
As a Staff Engineer, you will:
Lead and mentor engineering teams, with a focus on front-end development, leveraging technologies like Flutter, React etc., with a solid understanding of full-stack engineering.
Own the complete solution across its entire life cycle, ensuring high-quality, performant, and user-friendly interfaces.
Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions adhering to design and coding standards.
Lead in design sessions and code reviews to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
Develop responsive and adaptive user interfaces using Flutter, React, and modern front-end technologies, integrating them seamlessly with back-end systems
Utilize programming languages like Python, Golang or other object-oriented languages
Be familiar with relational and NoSQL databases including one or more of PostgreSQL, SQLServer, Oracle or CassandraHave deep understanding of container orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes
Mentor more junior team members professionally to help them realize their full potential
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
Qualifications
You are customer-centric, always keeping the customer’s experience at the forefront of the conversation
You are transparent and decisive. You have a prejudice for action and an iterative approach to software
You learn from your mistakes and pass the knowledge on to others
Fluency in front-end technologies like Flutter and React, with a strong foundation in UI/UX design principles and specialization with at least two modern languages such as Java, GoLang, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design
Experience building and integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and micro-services.
Experience building the architecture and design of new and current systems (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
Experience with UI performance profiling and optimization along with Ability to work with native DOM APIs, handle browser compatibility.
Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
Strong problem-solving ability to excel in fast-paced environment.
Experience
8+ years of professional experience in software development, specializing in front end technologies, expertise in programming languages and database infrastructure, installation, configuration and maintenance of the hardware, software, and network systems
5+ years of experience with architecture and design, with a focus on UI/UX
5+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$115,000.00 - $230,000.00The 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:
*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.
Website: http://www.geico.com/
Headquarter Location: Chase, Maryland, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1936
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Auto Insurance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Government ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Internet ⋅ Mobile