Software Engineer

Does the opportunity to work and maintain a work life balance appeal to you? Are you a Software Engineer looking to expand your skill set and embrace new opportunities? The Billing and Payment Communications team is seeking a high-performing Software Engineer or Lead Software Engineer to help accelerate critical modernization efforts. Join us in our mission to continue to transform billing and payment communications.

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!

In this position, you will collaborate closely with our internal business partners to design, code, test, and support our billing and payment communications. Our team plays a vital role in delivering essential communications to customers through various channels, including batch processing, near-real-time interactions, and on-demand capabilities (email, paper, text, and push notifications), along with supporting document capabilities (preview, draft, storage, and links).

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design effective solutions.
• Develop, test, and deploy code to enhance our billing and payment communication systems.
• Design and maintain existing systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Utilize best practices in software development to ensure high-quality deliverables.

We are seeking candidates with 3 years of Software Engineering experience who also have the following qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role; experience in a lead capacity is a plus.
• Proficiency in AWS, NodeJS, Java, Javascript, Python, Git, and/or Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Considerations:

• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming Principals
• Maintains advanced understanding of programming languages - Java, NodeJS, Python
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, IAM, API Gateway, SQS, Aurora, Dynamo, S3, Step Functions, Infrastructure As Code (Terraform).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise systems architecture (e.g., Source Control Management, Continuous Integration/Delivery, Interface Contracts, SLA)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Growth mindset.
• Applies skills, tools, security processes, applications, environments and programming language(s) to complete complex assignments.
• Applies advanced engineering practices to design and support a cloud-based application.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex problems/issues.
• Maintains advanced understanding in software engineering topics
• Maintains advanced understanding in computing environments.
• Applies advanced understanding regarding technology trends/changes, best practices, and processes to complete assignments and influence the direction of product solutions.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with others across multiple teams and departments to achieve department and enterprise goals

An ideal Engineer candidate will:

• Enjoy working on new teams and innovative products, services, and capabilities.
• Have knowledge of one or more State Farm Products and Lines of Business (Auto, Fire, Life, Health, Mutual Funds, etc.) and associated modernization efforts
• Have incident management (defect/ticketing) experience.
• Have a financial background and exposure to product line data (Auto (primary), Fire, Life, Health, Mutual Funds, Bank).
• Possess some degree of knowledge of SFPP, Modernized Payment applications and/or Billing, and operational business practices.
• Have an ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage work for multiple efforts to meet team support/delivery goals.

*Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions.

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.

Application deadline is expected to close on 7/1/2025. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline. To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.

Work Arrangements:

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: Bloomington, IL, Richardson TX, Dunwoody GA, Tempe AZ

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $95,800 - $110,000
  • 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 18% of base salary

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!

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