Distinguished Engineer Unified Communications (Remote)

About the position GEICO is seeking a highly experienced Distinguished Engineer to lead the transformation of Unified Communications as the company transitions to a tech organization focused on engineering excellence. This role involves collaborating across various teams to innovate and enhance systems, driving the technical roadmap to improve product delivery and engineering capabilities. Responsibilities • Provide technical leadership across multiple areas of the enterprise. • Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, customers, vendors, and engineering teams to solve complex problems. • Develop and execute a technical software development strategy and best practices. • Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of solutions. • Utilize programming languages such as Python, C#, Java, SQL, and NoSQL databases, along with cloud tools and services (preferably AWS). • Mentor and coach the engineering and product community to strengthen technical expertise. • Influence and educate leadership at all levels on technical matters. • Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams. • Analyze costs and forecasts, incorporating them into business plans. • Determine and support resource requirements and evaluate operational processes. Requirements • Fluency in at least two modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# with the ability to produce high-performance, production-quality code. • Experience with micro-services architecture and extensible REST APIs. • Experience in architecture and design of new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling. • Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code. • Experience with data pipelines and analytics platforms. • Fluency in DevOps concepts and cloud architecture, particularly AWS. • Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments. • Understanding of security protocols and products, including Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth. • Ability to solve analytical problems using quantitative approaches. • Experience in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. • Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle. Nice-to-haves • Track record of publications in credible conferences and journals. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on transparency and visibility. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Benefits • 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. Apply tot his job

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