Backend Engineer, Senior

About The Company

At GEICO, we deliver quality coverage to millions of customers by combining iconic brand trust with relentless innovation. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most. We are transforming from a traditional IT model to a technology-driven organization focused on engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and a culture of psychological safety. We offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

About The Role

GEICO is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable, resilient distributed systems that support our insurance business transformation. This role involves driving high-quality technology products in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise across the stack—from front-end to back-end—and is passionate about building platforms with zero downtime and low maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
• Drive product definition and leverage technical skills to deliver the right solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the software development lifecycle
• Lead design sessions and conduct code reviews to elevate engineering quality
• Define and create reusable application components and patterns
• Utilize programming languages such as Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with Azure tools and services to support cloud infrastructure
• Mentor other engineers and promote best practices
• Use developer tooling across the software lifecycle including task management, source control, deployment, and operations
• Implement advanced mobile, web, and UI design and maintenance activities with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional software development experience with languages such as Java, Spring Boot, Python, or Golang
• 3+ years of experience with system architecture and design
• 3+ years working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• 2+ years experience with open-source frameworks
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and REST API design
• Experience with DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with security protocols such as Active Directory, SAML, OAuth
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and secure web application development
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards program tailored to employee and family well-being
• Competitive market compensation and a 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, vested from day one
• Performance and recognition-based incentives
• Tuition assistance and financial benefits
• Access to mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance
• Flexible workplace options including GEICO Flex program (work from anywhere in the US up to 4 weeks/year)

Equal Opportunity

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. We provide fair and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to support equal employment opportunity and workplace success. Our workplace fosters respect, inclusion, and a discrimination-free environment.