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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff Engineer - Java (Migration) - **Company:** GEICO - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Information Systems, Databases, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Stores, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, OpenStack, DataOps, Service Development Studio, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Private Cloud Environment, Google Cloud, HybridCloud, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Api Design, Grpc, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1206ea9caf716d37 ## About the Role Do you have experience in gRPC?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap * Experience leading and building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems * Deep knowledge of ETL, SQL, bitemporal data modeling and temporal databases. * Experience with API-based migration * Experience with shadow mode, dual-write, and deconversion strategies. * Strong understanding of data observability, traceability, and multi-faceted testing * Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices using graphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of both API and event-driven architectures. * Proven experience designing and delivering highly-resilient event-driven and messaging based solutions at scale with minimal latency. * Deep hands-on experience in building complex SAAS systems in large scale business focused systems, with great knowledge on Docker and Kubernetes * Fluency and Specialization with Java and at least one other modern language such as C#, C++, or Python including object-oriented design * Extensive experience in leading and building full-stack application and service development, with a strong focus on SAAS products / platforms. * Great understanding of open-source databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc. And strong foundation with No-SQL databases like Cosmos, Cassandra. Apache Trino etc. * Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment Experience: * 10+ years of experience in full-stack web development (C#/Java/Python/GO), with expertise in client-side and server-side frameworks. * 8+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud technologies (OpenStack). * 6+ years of experience in open-source frameworks., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience ## Description Our Sr. Staff Engineer works with our Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems and identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap modernizing our servicing organization including large scale modernization working on system and data migration. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that has deep technical expertise in their domain., As a Sr. Staff Engineer, you will: * Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise * Collaborate across teams and the tech organization to solve our toughest problems * Deliver high-scale and high-quality data architecture, especially legacy-to-modern platform transitions. * Deliver High-Quality services and software for a variety of domains * Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions * Utilize your expertise in designing and developing API's and microservices using graphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of API driven system migration * Utilize programming languages like Java, C#, or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases. * Deploy applications in a hybrid cloud environment utilizing Kubernetes, various data stores, and a variety of cloud native tools and services * Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community. Influence and educate executives, Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future. * Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family's overall well-being. * Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance. * Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance. * Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. ## Related Videos - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)