Manager, Software Engineering (REMOTE)

Company: Geico Insurance
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to help define and drive the transformation of GEICO's Claims Systems? As Manager of the Claims Technology, you will help set the roadmap for new Claims capabilities, DevOps and its associated deliveries. You will work closely with other leaders to define the capabilities, define new automation requirements, engineer, implement and prioritize the deliverables. You will use data and KPIs to identify and improve inefficient, manual, or fragile processes by building and leveraging automated solutions.

The ideal candidate should have experience and success in building partnerships with the business community, other application groups and external vendors. Innovative thinking and creativity in solving business problems is a critical component of the organization's success. You must have an ability to work and think creatively in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects and with a broad group of project teams.

The candidate will lead teams of highly skilled engineers, and business analysts. Responsibilities include system performance improvement, application development, DevOps innovation and production support for the Claims applications.

Required Qualifications:

* 7+ years of hands on development and/or solutions engineering experience. Must have recent hands on experience with developing or designing cloud solutions.
* 3+ years of leadership experience managing a large team comprised of multiple scrum teams.
* Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, platforms, and technologies (AWS, Azure). Ability to prioritize and drive results based on business value to the organization.
* Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and/or Model Development Lifecycle (MDLC).
* Strong critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
* Responsible for production operations support and ensuring availability, stability and performance of production applications
* Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to both Senior Leadership and Highly Technical personnel.
* Experience with strategic planning, establishing and communicating roadmaps, and allocation of resources

Desired Qualifications:

Strong understanding of Agile concepts and processes.

Strong understanding of CI/CD, Release Management, and Configuration Management processes and tooling Understanding of data modeling and AI concepts.

Understanding of Claims applications and architecture is plus.

To be a candidate you must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

At GEICO, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. GEICO continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. To help achieve this goal, we support associate-led Employee Resource Groups that foster a true sense of community. Through GEICO's competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Total Rewards Program* that includes:

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period

Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave, 401(k) Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Training and Licensures

* Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins with the pay period after hire date. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The safety of our associates, both current and future, is GEICO's highest priority. At this time, most of our associates are working remotely due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates who are selected for this position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home in a designated work area.

GEICO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO celebrates diversity and believes it is critical to our success. As such, we are committed to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals to join our team.

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Annual Salary

$111,000.00 - $207,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

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