Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - Billing Platform HYBRID

GEICO•Washington, DC

7d•$110,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Billing Platform team at GEICO oversees the tools, infrastructure, data, reporting, analytics, and services essential for delivering seamless billing experiences to internal users, end customers, and partners. Our billing platform functions as the backbone for managing financial transactions and customer interactions, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction while supporting strategic growth and ensuring compliance. We are seeking a lead Backend Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale applications and distributed systems. You will become an integral part of a team dedicated to managing GEICO's core billing platform. This platform includes a comprehensive array of components such as a core billing engine, invoicing system, commissions management, collections, payment processing, CRM integration, subscription management, credit control and dunning management, along with reporting and analytics. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in re-architecting our platform from the ground up, focusing on enhancing the scalability and efficiency of our systems.

Requirements

8+ 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
Skilled in collaborating across engineering teams and other functions to build alignment, drive decision-making, and communicate transparently

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial technology sector, with a focus on billing, payments, subscription management, and financial reporting
Proven track record in designing and implementing workflow engines

Responsibilities

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
Provide strategic guidance and oversight for multiple billing teams, ensuring alignment with the Platform’s technical vision and business objectives
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
Identify and prioritize technical challenges that may pose risks to business. Develop solutions to address these issues efficiently, ensuring smooth product development
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
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Provide technical guidance to help team members overcome challenges and make informed decisions