Full-Time

Engineer II

Remote

Posted on 10/30/2024

Geico

Geico

10,001+ employees

Direct-to-consumer auto and home insurance

Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$80k - $160kAnnually

Junior, Mid

H1B Sponsorship Available

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
JavaScript
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
C#
AWS
Go
REST APIs
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Golang, Python, JavaScript, or C# including object-oriented design
  • Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
  • In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
  • Experience building products using microservices, event-driven architecture and extensible REST APIs
  • Experience with cloud computing tooling across the software development life cycle and ability to leverage it for DevOps, Infrastructure as code, observability, telemetry, CI/CD and test automation
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment demonstrating initiative and ownership
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ 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
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with your team to design and develop scalable, resilient, and distributed systems.
  • Partner with product owners, designers and other engineers to deliver high-quality software that meets customer needs and business objectives
  • Participate in design and code reviews, contribute to automated testing, and maintain a high bar on code quality by applying best practices
  • Identify and resolve issues in existing systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Stay up to date with the latest technologies, frameworks and methodologies to continuously improve our software products and development processes.

GEICO provides a range of insurance products, with a primary focus on auto insurance. The company sells policies directly to consumers, which allows them to offer lower rates by eliminating intermediaries like brokers. Customers can obtain quotes, manage their policies, and file claims through GEICO's user-friendly website. In addition to auto insurance, GEICO also covers motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, as well as home and renters insurance. What sets GEICO apart from its competitors is its strong online presence and memorable advertising campaigns that enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty. The company's goal is to simplify the insurance process for its customers while providing competitive rates and comprehensive coverage options.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Founded

1936

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into commercial insurance diversifies revenue and reduces dependency on auto insurance.
  • Recent $2 billion profit in Q3 supports investments in technology and service enhancements.
  • New fan engagement platform with MLB boosts brand visibility through sports marketing.

What critics are saying

  • Increased regulatory scrutiny from data breaches may lead to higher compliance costs.
  • Departure of key marketing personnel could disrupt customer acquisition strategies.
  • Customer dissatisfaction with claims handling could harm reputation and retention.

What makes Geico unique

  • GEICO's direct-to-consumer model offers competitive rates by eliminating intermediaries.
  • Strong online presence allows easy policy management and claims filing for customers.
  • Memorable advertising campaigns enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty.

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