Lead Software Engineer I
Chevy Chase, MD

Job Description

GEICO's ISD Underwriting Systems department has an immediate opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer I to lead .NET development projects. Our department develops and operates underwriting, rating, and 3rd-party data systems that enable GEICO to apply risks and premium pricing to auto and cycle policies during sales and renewals. We are working with our UPM and APR business partners to upgrade and expand our system capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to drive GEICO's initiatives for customer growth and retention.

In this role you will lead a team working on one of several projects such as centralizing business rules for risk and rating decisions, building modeling deployment capabilities, and improving rate & risk impact simulations. You will work with other Underwriting Systems app teams and with Sales, Service, and DSaT. You will participate in planning and strategy sessions to improve our systems, define and drive application team projects using Microsoft Azure & .Net platforms, and provide production support as needed.

Here's what we want to see from you:

Leadership Skills:

* 5 years in an app development role with demonstrated leadership


* Leadership passion: A strong desire to lead others, grow yourself, and accomplish challenging goals


* Strategy and Vision: Ability to devise, communicate, and implement a vision of how we should proceed into the future and accomplish desired results across technologies, process, and people


* Analytical: A track record and aptitude to use data and metrics to identify business and technical problems and make decisions


* Results oriented: A track record of successful results and project delivery, strong project management and organization skills


* Communication: Good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas to teams and management in a way that is easy to understand


* People development: Strong track record of developing and mentoring others. Team oriented, ability to work through others, and able to earn the respect of others


* Creativity and intellectual curiosity: Ability to look at problems from a variety of perspectives


* Create a fun team culture on your team and in the overall department



Technical Skills:

* Proven ability to design three-tier application architectures for high performance and reliability. Includes knowledge of web servers, databases, virtualization, storage, load balancers, and firewalls


* Strong understanding of the interactions across application design, infrastructure, development processes, and production support


* Excellent knowledge of Team Foundation Server (TFS) or VSTS, .NET framework, SQL Server, and C# coding


* Solid foundation in Windows server operating systems or Windows/Linux application development


* Troubleshooting skills and aptitude with Microsoft server and application logs and debugging procedures


* Prior Azure experience is desirable


* Candidates must have the ability and flexibility to support and manage systems in our 24x7 environment



About GEICO

For more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace.

Our associates' quality of life is important to us. Full-time GEICO associates are offered a comprehensive Total Rewards Program*, including:

* 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
* Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
* Tuition reimbursement
* Associate assistance program
* Flexible spending accounts
* Business casual dress
* Fitness and dining facilities (at most locations)
* Associate clubs and sports teams
* Volunteer opportunities
* Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. GEICO conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.

How to Apply

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