Staff Engineer - Java (HYBRID)

GEICO
Edison, NJ, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$105,000.0 - $230,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Microsoft Excel Active Directory Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Apache HTTP Server C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Software as a Service Databases Data Stores Software Design Patterns Integrated Windows Authentication
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Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL MySQL NoSQL OAuth Object-Oriented Software Development Open Source Technology Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Service Development Studio Software Deployment SQL Databases Management of Software Versions HybridCloud Backend Event Driven Architecture Kubernetes Cassandra Apache Kafka Graphql Grpc Docker Programming Languages Microservices

Job description

Our 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 with API first design. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that has deep technical expertise in their domain., As a Staff Engineer, you will: Provide technical leadership to multiple areas and provide technical and thought leadership to the enterprise Collaborate across team members and across the tech organization to solve our toughest problems 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 first design 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 Work on End-to-End solutions that may span front-end through API tiers and Back-End domain 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, Job Title: Software Engineer, Enterprise Apps Duration: 12 months contract with high possibility of extension Location: Edison, NJ (Remote) Duties: Build and improve business w…

Requirements

Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production Proven expertise in API first engineering approaches, service orchestration, event driven architecture and real-time APIs including federated graphQL and gRPC implementations. Ability to manage schema evolution, versioning and high-performance API driven systems 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 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 building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems Experience in implementing security protocols across services and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth

Benefits & conditions

Annual Salary $105,000.00 - $230,000.00 The 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. GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity. Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance. Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success. Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

About the company

Why Join GEICO? At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That’s why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

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