Lead Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

Responsibilities

• Grow your skills and potential within the Infrastructure, Workplace, and Technology Services (IWTS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Engineering team.
• Collaborate with ET product teams to understand and evaluate technical requirements that may result in infrastructure offering modifications.
• Work closely with IWTS Service Delivery teams and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evaluate and validate proposed technical solutions and changes.
• Work closely with IWTS Area Level Architecture to identify areas of improvement, changes to architectural standards, and future state capability strategies.
• Work with the Project Support Office (PSO) as technical resources in validation of project estimates and requirements or as technical resources on defined projects.
• Focus on IaaS Engineering with a specialty in platform engineering, Virtual Machine (VM) provisioning, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)/automation.
• Expand knowledge to other IaaS technologies and influence future infrastructure designs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, Python).
• Proficiency with containerization and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Git and modern version control practices.
• Proficiency in designing and developing APIs.
• Intermediate knowledge of infrastructure concepts/design.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a results-driven self-starter with a passion for research, hands-on proof-of-concept development, and continuous learning.
• Ability to identify technical challenges, evaluate options, and independently develop innovative solutions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical direction, platform standards, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex software and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively across teams, document research findings/proof-of-concept results/architectural decisions, and showcase technical solutions to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with vendors and external technology partners.
• Ability to represent State Farm professionally at industry conferences, technical events, and other external engagements.