Senior Full Stack Engineer – Java, React, Microservices

GEICO

Senior Full Stack Engineer building Java/React distributed systems for GEICO, one of the largest U.S. auto insurers.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable distributed systems using Java and modern frontend frameworks like React or Svelte, while leveraging Azure tools for application design and implementation. Strong capabilities in mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and applying best practices in software development and architecture.

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Java Application DevelopmentReact or Svelte FrameworksAzure DevOpsMicroservices ArchitecturePowerShell Scripting

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Hard Skills

JavaC++C#HTML5JavaScriptTypeScriptXMLJSONData StructuresAlgorithms

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Azure ToolsMonitoring ToolsKubernetesActive DirectoryWindows Authentication

Industry Keywords

Cloud ArchitectureDevOps ConceptsPaaSIaaSREST APIs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDNSFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesReactSvelteTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
Build product definitions and use technical skills to drive solutions
Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the software lifecycle
Lead design sessions and code reviews
Define, create, and support reusable application components and patterns
Use Azure tools and services for Java application design, implementation, and maintenance
Mentor other engineers
Share best practices and improve processes across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years programming experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Svelte
4+ years programming experience with a backend language such as Java, C++, or C#
Experience contributing to architecture and design of new and existing systems
In-depth knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms
In-depth knowledge of Azure DevOps and operational portals
In-depth knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript/TypeScript, XML, and JSON
In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and extensible REST APIs
In-depth knowledge of monitoring tools
Expert PowerShell scripting skills
Expert networking knowledge, including load balancers, reverse proxies, firewalls, DNS, and Kubernetes networking
Understanding of PaaS and IaaS services
Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth
Experience with datacenter structure and Azure platform services
Knowledge of software development lifecycle tooling
Understanding of DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and Azure DevOps operational framework
Expert analysis and estimation skills
Strong problem-solving ability
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
4+ years of software development within a Java framework
3+ years of experience with architecture and design
3+ 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
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalized development programs
Mentorship
Certification assistance
Competitive pay
Benefits
Flexibility to support well-being and future
GEICO Pledge rewards and career support
Work authorization sponsorship consideration for a new qualified applicant