Senior Staff Engineer - Digital Experience: Shaping the Future of GEICO's Cloud-Native Content Management Systems

Unlock Your Potential as a Senior Staff Engineer at GEICO

GEICO is on a mission to revolutionize its digital presence, and we're seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Engineer to join our team of innovators. As a Senior Staff Engineer - Digital Experience, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our next-generation, cloud-native Content Management System (CMS) using the latest technologies and frameworks. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a tech transformation where engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and a culture of psychological safety are paramount.

About GEICO and the Role

GEICO is a leading insurance provider that's committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through its digital platforms. Our Senior Staff Engineer will be responsible for driving the technical vision and strategy for our digital experience, ensuring that our platforms are scalable, secure, and available 24/7. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-performance, low-maintenance, and zero-downtime applications that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Evolve Geico.com and its supporting systems with a focus on speed to market, security, and 24x7 availability
• Scope, design, and build scalable and resilient software solutions amongst diverse engineering groups
• Utilize object-oriented languages, Python, Java, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services
• Perform engineering design evaluations and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
• Manage day-to-day activities of the engineering teams overseeing execution of software development projects against delivery commitments
• Seek ways to simplify and standardize designs, operations, and deployment plans, focusing on reducing complexity and providing performance, agility, and scalability
• Responsible for production operations support and ensuring availability, stability, and performance of production applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional organizations throughout the entire software lifecycle to ensure technology and roadmap alignment
• Manage projects and processes to keep the team organized, efficient, and optimally running
• Set, manage, and report KPIs to measure progress and facilitate data-driven decision making
• Responsible for evaluating and driving new technology and Open-Source software considerations
• Research and guide architectural level changes that support and enhance application performance, security, and our drive to innovate
• Mentor and manage engineering peers to help share the necessary skills to perform their jobs and develop their professional careers

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A strong understanding of headless CMS architectures and open-source solutions with experience in JavaScript, React, PostgreSQL, and NGINX
• A strong background in delivering digital web products at scale
• A strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, platforms, and technologies
• Advanced understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling
• Ability to prioritize and drive results based on business value to the organization
• A strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience designing flexible, scalable, high-availability Cloud native applications
• Experience architecting and designing new and current systems
• Strong critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to both senior leadership and highly technical personnel
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Experience delivering CMS solutions using Contentful, Strapi, Storyblok, or AWS Amplify
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, Release Management, and Configuration Management processes tooling
• Understanding of data modeling and AI concepts

Experience and Education

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience and/or solutions engineering experience with technologies such as Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
• 8+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
• 6+ years of experience with architecture and design
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

What We Offer

As a Senior Staff Engineer at GEICO, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

Our compensation package is competitive, with a salary range of $120,000 - $260,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Our Culture and Values

At GEICO, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, collaborative, and supportive. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Why Join GEICO?

By joining GEICO as a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that impact millions of customers
• Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and innovators
• Develop your skills and expertise in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation
• Be part of a company that's committed to making a positive impact on our customers and the community

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a motivated and experienced Senior Staff Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We're looking for great people to join our friendly team!

Apply now and take the first step towards shaping the future of GEICO's digital experience!