Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Billing Platform *Hybrid*

Position Overview

At GEICO, we are a technology-driven organization transforming the insurance landscape. As a seasoned Software Engineer on the Billing Platform team, you will architect, design, and maintain GEICO’s core billing systems—including invoicing, commissions, payment processing, and analytics—to deliver seamless financial and customer experiences. Your work will directly impact our company’s innovation and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee high-level and low-level designs for one or more sub-systems of the billing platform.
• Ensure the quality, reliability, usability, and performance of the solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, aligning technical vision with business objectives.
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems, including evaluating code quality and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks, and develop efficient solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and other departments to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication and cross-team collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Mentor and guide engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to help team members overcome challenges and make informed decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional, hands-on software development experience.
• Strong experience in architecting and designing large-scale, complex systems.
• Proficient coding skills in Java, Kotlin, Golang, or similar languages, with the ability to produce high-performance, production-quality code.
• Experience with a diverse set of technologies including SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, and Airflow.
• Expertise in cloud computing tools, DevOps practices, observability, telemetry, and test automation.
• Proven ability to collaborate across engineering teams and other functions to drive decision-making and transparent communication.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Market-competitive Compensation with an annual salary guideline of $100,000 to $215,000, adjusted for experience, education, work location, and business considerations.
• Total Rewards Program offering personalized coverage and comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Financial Benefits including a 401K savings plan with a 6% match, performance incentives, and tuition assistance.
• Additional Benefits such as mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
• Workplace Flexibility provided through programs like GEICO Flex, allowing the option to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.