Hybrid Software Engineer - Gosu (Mid/Lead Level)

We are seeking LEAD GOSU SOFTWARE ENGINEERS who have 8+ years of experience with PolicyCenter (Gosu) and full-stack development. State Farm is focused on modernization efforts within the Property & Casualty systems, and you will join a team in which collaborative, self-directed individuals thrive. The engineer will be responsible for implementing complex solutions-including functional requirements, coding, support, and agile team principles and leadership-requiring application development skills, writing and collaboration, and strong communication.

Qualified candidates must live within a 180-mile radius of a hub location listed below and should plan to spend time working from home and some time in the office as part of our hybrid work environment., * Advanced knowledge, understanding, and experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter (Gosu, Gosu Plugins, Integration, and Screen Configuration)

• Advanced working knowledge and experience with full-stack design and development (Java/J2EE, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL, SOAP/REST, Spring Framework, Splunk, etc.)
• Advanced experience building and using CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, and Docker
• Advanced experience with test automation and various products (Karate, Cucumber, Codecept, etc.)
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying solutions on AWS Cloud technologies
• Experience with version control tools such as Git
• Guidewire Certifications

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of agile methodologies
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems/issues and to provide technical consultation and direction to business and product team members
• Enthusiasm for innovation, diversity of thought, and new ideas
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships locally and across locations
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong aptitude and demonstrated ability to learn new languages and frameworks
• Possess technical curiosity and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and follow industry best-practices and trends
• Eagerness to provide mentorship and guidance to team members
• Experience with navigation and influencing others
• Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions.

Our Benefits

• Potential starting salary range: $93,500 - $135,000

• 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 10% of base salary
• 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 simply 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 per 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.