Senior Java Engineer Job at Geico (Palo Alto)

Senior Java Engineer

Geico

Location:
United States , Palo Alto ▼
Seattle

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

105000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility:

Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution
Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
Lead in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
Define, create, and support reusable application components/patterns from a business and technology perspective
Utilize developer tooling and a variety of Azure tools and services across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) to perform advanced-level Java application design, implementation, and maintenance activities under minimal direction
Mentor other engineers
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Requirements:

Advanced programming experience with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design
Proven understanding of 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
Advanced understanding of DevOps Concepts and Cloud Architecture
Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
Strong problem-solving ability
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)
In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
Advanced understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling
Advanced understanding of security protocols and products
4+ years of Software Development within a Java framework (J2EE, web containers and Java)
3+ years of experience with architecture and design
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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