Senior Staff Engineer – Java

GEICO

. Innovate and build new systems .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBethesda • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software development, particularly within Java frameworks, and possesses strong technical leadership capabilities to drive product delivery and engineering excellence. Proficient in cloud services, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices, with a focus on solution quality and performance.

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Java Framework (Spring)Cloud Services (AWS, GCP, Azure)Microservices-Oriented ArchitectureContinuous Delivery and Infrastructure as CodeTechnical Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonSQLNoSQL DatabasesDockerKubernetesData Structures and AlgorithmsPowerShell ScriptingREST APIsApplication Monitoring Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingCoachingAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Azure Tools and ServicesAzure DevOps Operational FrameworkOperational Portals (Azure Portal)Developer ToolingSecurity Protocols (Active Directory, SAML, OAuth)

Industry Keywords

Software Development Life CycleOpen-Source FrameworksTechnical RoadmapProduct Delivery VelocityEnterprise Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonSDLCSpringSQLC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Innovate and build new systems
Improve and enhance existing systems
Identify opportunities to apply technical knowledge to critical problems
Lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap to increase product delivery velocity and unlock engineering capabilities
Provide technical and thought leadership across multiple enterprise areas
Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and engineering teams
Develop and execute technical software development strategies across domains
Ensure solution quality, usability, and performance
Use Java, Python, or other object-oriented languages; SQL; NoSQL databases; Docker; Kubernetes; and Azure tools and services
Mentor and coach engineering and product communities
Influence and educate executives
Share best practices and improve processes across teams
Analyze costs and forecasts and incorporate them into business plans
Determine resource requirements and evaluate operational processes
Measure outcomes, demonstrate adaptability, and sponsor continuous learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
10+ years of professional software development experience within a Java framework (Spring)
8+ years of experience with architecture and design
6+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap
Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production
Track-record of publications history in credible conferences and journals
Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle
Fluency and specialization with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C#, including object-oriented design
Experience with microservices-oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
Experience building architecture and design of new and current systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling
Fluency in DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and Azure DevOps Operational Framework
Experience leveraging PowerShell scripting
Experience with operational portals such as Azure Portal
Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
In-depth knowledge of datacenter structure, capabilities, and offerings, including Azure and its native services
Experience with security protocols and products, including Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth
Experience with Azure Network, including subscription and security zoning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalized development programs
Mentorship
Certification assistance
Competitive pay
Benefits to support well-being and future
Flexibility to support well-being and future
Employment authorization sponsorship for a new qualified applicant