Software Engineer

Hybrid Work Arrangement: In this position, you should plan to spend time working in the office each week and remotely (with the ability for same day travel to and from your assigned office location) as part of a hybrid work arrangement. Work arrangements could change over time based on business need. Your manager will share additional information regarding your department’s approach and what it means for you., As a member of the P&C Actuarial and Underwriting Modeling (PCM) Department you will be challenged and empowered to grow professionally. We are dedicated to helping each of our associates develop to their full potential. We appreciate your interest in this role.

The PCM Department is seeking Full Stack Software Engineers to work in a dynamic and growing technical unit with emerging technologies. Working within the business area, small tech teams have autonomy to drive pace and outcomes that provide meaningful business value directly to internal customers. We are looking for innovative individuals who are self-starters and like being part of a team to develop and implement creative solutions. As a Software Engineer in PCM, you will play an integral role supporting the actuarial and underwriting departments by helping build software solutions that enable and support data analytics, model monitoring, machine learning, and the management of business content throughout the functions of the department. Through this role, your work is essential for helping design and develop applications in collaboration with actuaries, data scientists and data analysts to achieve the business objectives for our P&C products.

As a Software Engineer you will:

• Work closely with product team and customers to develop applications for managing business content used for modeling and rating
• Work to design, develop, implement, test and support products for business areas
• Work primarily with AWS technologies using Python and relational and non-relational databases
• Work primarily with Python for backend application development, utilizing AWS services such as Lambda Functions, API Gateway, SageMaker, and S3
• Front-end development with industry standards such as Angular or React
• Deploy products using a stack that includes Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps practices
• Build and maintain pipelines for the development, implementation, execution, validation, monitoring, and improvement of data science solutions
• Identify problems, related technical issues, and long-term repeatable solutions meeting customer needs
• Apply an understanding of user experience best practices and test design standards

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering role for non-entry level positions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies and languages
• Critical thinking skills to challenge current thinking and apply right technology to solve problems

Experience in Any of the Following:

• Programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, GoLang, or Java
• Developing solutions on AWS or other distributed compute platforms
• Using deployment automation technologies such as Terraform or Scalr
• Using Docker/EKS or other web server technology
• Automated testing frameworks and practices
• CI/CD systems, preferably with GitLab/GitHub, AWS Lambda, Actuarial Skills, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Best Practices, Business Development, Coaching, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Content Management, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Docker, Emerging Technology, Go Programming Language (Golang), Health Plan, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Internet Technology, Java, JavaScript, Machine Learning, Product Support, Product Testing, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, React.js, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Retirement Planning, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Team Player, Test Design, Test Harness, Testing, Underwriting, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Server, Willing to Travel

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for current or future U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity Our Benefits

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: $80,000 - $120,000 *

• 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

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.