Senior Staff Software Engineer (backend) - Billing Platform *hybrid*

GEICO GEICO · Insurance · Palo Alto, CA +2

Senior Staff Software Engineer role focused on re-architecting GEICO's core billing platform, enhancing scalability and efficiency. Responsibilities include high-level and low-level design, technical guidance, and ensuring quality, reliability, and performance of sub-systems like core billing, invoicing, commissions, payments, and CRM integration.

What you'd actually do

  1. Oversee high-level and low-level designs of one or more sub-systems of the billing platform we are building. Be responsible and accountable for the quality, reliability, usability, and performance of the solutions.
  2. Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, ensuring alignment with the Platform’s technical vision and business objectives
  3. Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and meet high-quality standards. This includes evaluating code quality and collaborating with stakeholders to understand and implement project requirements.
  4. Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business. Develop solutions to address these issues efficiently, ensuring smooth product development.
  5. Work closely with various departments, including product management and design, to ensure cohesive and successful project delivery. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to achieve common goals

Skills

Required

  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Golang
  • SQL
  • NoSQL
  • Kafka
  • Spark
  • Airflow
  • Cloud computing
  • DevOps
  • Observability
  • Telemetry
  • Test automation
  • System design
  • Software architecture

Nice to have

  • Financial technology sector experience
  • Billing systems
  • Payments systems
  • Subscription management
  • Financial reporting
  • Workflow engines

What the JD emphasized

  • 10+ 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, capable of producing high-performance, production-quality code.
  • Experience with a wide range of technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or their equivalents.
  • Proficient in using cloud computing tools throughout the software development lifecycle, with deep expertise in DevOps, observability, telemetry, and test automation.