Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

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State Farm is seeking 2 Lead Software Engineers to join the Claims Communication Product Suite; a team committed to creating communication experiences that inspire confidence and trust in every interaction. Our mission is to empower claims communications that inform people with the right information anytime, anywhere.

Lead technical design and implementation across the Claims Communication Product Suite
Drive modernization and simplification efforts across many communication systems
Mentor engineers and influence engineering practices across the team
Partner with product and business stakeholders to shape solutions and priorities
Identify cross-system opportunities to reduce complexity and improve reliability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience with the following:
  Preferred Skills: Experience working in the insurance and financial sectors
  Demonstrated software engineering experience in at least one of the following languages: Java, TypeScript, Golang and Python
  Hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks, particularly Angular or React
  Strong software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, version control, CI/CD practices, and test-driven development
  Experience designing, building, and supporting cloud-native applications on AWS
  Proficiency in full-stack development across both front-end and back-end technologies
  Proven ability to work independently, identify problems, and drive repeatable, scalable solutions
  Strong focus on delivering measurable business value through technology solutions
• Additional Skills: Experience with generative AI tooling, such as GitHub Copilot and OpenCode
  Experience with observability platforms and tools, including Dynatrace, CloudWatch, and Splunk
  Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab CI and container-based build processes
  Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools and practices, including OpenTofu/Terraform with HCL and Scalr
  Designing and building GraphQL APIs

Benefits

Potential starting salary range: $120,000 - $160,000
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
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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