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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer (.Net/Java) - **Company:** GEICO - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, HP Systems Insight Manager, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Web Services, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=53c6e997c0890c2f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * A Strategic Systems Architect - you are experienced in architecting distributed systems, service-oriented platforms, or large-scale insurance/financial systems. * A Hands-On Technical Leader - you are able to dive deep into code, design reviews, and production issues while guiding long-term architectural vision. You are effective at influencing without authority and aligning diverse teams and stakeholders. * A Multiplier Across Teams - you are a strong mentor for engineers and engineering managers. You are adept at identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and scaling best practices. You can communicate complex technical concepts with clarity and precision. Qualifications * Fluency and Specialization with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design * Experience in building products using micro-services-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs * Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems * Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code * Fluency in DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework * Experience in existing Operational Portals such as Azure Portal * Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments * In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms * Strong problem-solving ability * Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment Experience * 6+ years of professional software development experience * 4+ years of experience with architecture and design * 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience ## Description We are seeking an exceptional Staff Engineer whose technical leadership will span all product lines and systems across GEICO's Specialty Lines of Business (LOB)-including Boat, Umbrella, ATV, UTV, Snowmobile, Golf Cart, Motorcycle, and RV. This leader will shape the next-generation architecture for Specialty, guide engineering managers and development teams, and drive operational excellence to support GEICO's long-term growth. A key initial focus will be the new GEICO Boat product, a high-visibility initiative aimed at making GEICO a top boat insurer in the U.S. and delivering a best-in-class digital experience across quoting, billing, service, and claims. This is a high-impact, cross-organizational role for a systems thinker who wants to influence the entire Specialty ecosystem. What You'll Do Your leadership will reduce production issues, strengthen operational readiness, and elevate day-to-day engineering quality across all teams. * Define and evolve the technical architecture for Specialty LOB systems, ensuring consistency, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. * Provide strong technical guidance across multiple engineering teams and engineering managers. * Identify systemic gaps, propose modernization or simplification strategies, and drive code and architectural reuse across products. * Establish engineering standards, patterns, documentation expectations, and best practices used LOB-wide. * Set strategic direction for Operational Excellence, 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 - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [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) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)