Mid-Level Software Engineer-AWS /Javascript (HYBRID: IL, TX)

About the role

State Farm is moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, leveraging technology to strengthen human connections and enhance the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in critical moments.

This hybrid role requires candidates to live within close proximity to one of the following hub locations: Bloomington, IL or Richardson, TX. The position involves a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration.

Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and support enterprise solutions running on AWS.
• Build capabilities supporting Associate to Product Agreement Relationships (APAR) across multiple business areas, including Personal Lines Modernization, Business Lines Modernization, Life Modernization, Health, Investment Planning Services, Bank, and other Alliance products.
• Develop and integrate APIs, AWS Lambda functions, and event-driven solutions.
• Participate in the migration of data and applications from on-premises PostgreSQL to AWS.
• Design and implement stories from a prioritized Agile backlog.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple modernization initiatives.
• Apply software engineering practices, including automated testing and Continuous Integration.
• Contribute to application and data design decisions.
• Support solutions throughout their development and production lifecycle.

Requirements

• Java and object-oriented application development.
• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in AWS cloud technologies, including AWS Lambda (Java or Node.js) and Amazon API Gateway.
• Experience with REST APIs and system integration.
• Knowledge of data management, data migration, and application/data design.
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and automated testing.
• Familiarity with Agile software development.

Skills

• JavaScript or Node.js.
• React or Angular.
• AWS-based application development.
• Event-driven architecture.
• PostgreSQL or relational databases.
• Cloud data migration.
• Data modeling and data design best practices.
• End-to-end application development from design through production implementation.
• Adaptability to new technologies and changing priorities.
• Initiative in identifying problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration across teams and organizational boundaries.
• Resourcefulness in solving complex technical and business problems.
• Leadership in contributing ideas and influencing technical direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to encourage diverse perspectives and incorporate new ideas into solutions.

Benefits

State Farm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life balance, health, development, and financial well-being.

• Compensation: Based on a 38:45-hour work week. Potential starting salary range: $97,000 - $135,000, with annual raises and bonus opportunities up to 15% of base salary.
• Health and Wellness: Robust health and wellbeing programs with State Farm covering most healthcare premiums. Multiple plan options, including a high-deductible plan, all with 100% coverage for in-network preventative care. Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
• Development: Educational benefits, including industry-leading training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Financial Planning: Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, free financial coaching, and access to a State Farm Federal Credit Union.
• Time Off: Generous time off policies, including up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
• Giving Back: Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of salary, and access to free financial advisors.