Lead Software Engineer

Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Khakis optional. . .

Do you crave innovation and want to work for a company that is the BEST at what they do in the industry? Does the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity and maintain a work life balance appeal to you? Then we have the perfect job for you! We are seeking software engineers who push the envelope and strive to create the best product possible. This position will allow you to utilize different technologies, languages, and frameworks to drive solutions while working on inclusive teams that foster diversity of thought. You will be provided opportunities via in house training programs for upskilling to support your development and career goals!

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

About Us: Join our innovative Test Data Management Team, where we provide engineering solutions to solve complex problems across our organization. Our engineering solutions are implemented on multiple platforms including Public Cloud, On-Prem, and Mainframe. Bring your talents into our strong engineering team to help build & support solutions for our organization.

Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced full stack Lead Software Engineer that will maintain existing solutions, facilitate migration to AWS, and engineer new solutions utilizing latest technologies, including AI. This role involves working with large volumes of data and leveraging data-driven processes to manage workflows effectively. A strong engineering background and deep knowledge of relational data are essential for success in this position as you collaborate with our engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of the engineering team to support and maintain software and data solutions
• Perform engineering tasks to migrate applications onto AWS
• Deliver new engineering solutions that facilitate horizontal testing initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve issues effectively

Work Expectations:

• Learn about solutions that our team has implemented and supports
• Understand the capabilities our team delivers to the enterprise
• Collaborate with team members to provide support and deliver engineering solutions
• Foster an engineering and automation mindset

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving: Demonstrate strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues effectively
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with data engineers, DevOps, QA, and product managers to achieve project goals
• Communication: Articulate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and creation of technical documentation
• Adaptability: Embrace modern technologies and adapt to changing requirements in a challenging environment

Engineering Skillset:

• Java, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Linux, Kubernetes & Docker
• CI/CD Pipelines, TDD/BDD
• Application Architecture & Design
• Event-Driven Architecture
• AWS Datastores (e.g., S3, RDS, DynamoDB, RDS)
• EC2 / ECS, Terraform, Lambda

Data Skillset:

• Deep understanding of structured databases (e.g., Db2, Postgres)
• High proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL) and data processing
• JSON, XML, Parquet, etc. file types
• Ideal Candidate has strong data experience, data design being a plus

HYBRID: Qualified candidates (in or near hub locations listed below) should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.
HUB LOCATIONS: Dunwoody, GA; Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants for this position are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Potential starting Salary is $85,500 - $175,000 annually. Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! Salary offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience.

Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary.

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