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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** State Farm Insurance - **Location:** Bloomington, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Batch Processing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Payment Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Mainframes, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Web Application Frameworks, Web Engineering, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Material UI, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Dynatrace, Service Stack - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e42a1bf787be3ec5 ## About the Role * Advanced experience developing and supporting Java applications and enterprise software solutions. * Experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular. * Advanced understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or DB2, including data design, data movement, and integration patterns. * Experience delivering solutions across mainframe, Linux, AWS, ROSA, public cloud services, and container environments. * Experience with Git-based workflows, code review, automated testing, GitLab CI/CD, Dynatrace, or similar DevOps and observability tools. * Strong software engineering fundamentals, including secure coding, maintainable design, source control, unit testing, and CI/CD. * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform. * Experience supporting high-volume, business-critical enterprise applications and distributed systems. * Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex application, data, integration, and production support issues. * Ability to collaborate with technical teams, business partners, product partners, and leaders across the organization. * Ability to help define product vision and technical direction while balancing delivery, modernization, quality, and operations. * Experience mentoring engineers, leading technical design discussions, and influencing quality engineering practices. * Self-motivated learner with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly. * Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or OpenCode. * Experience participating in modernization, cloud migration, platform upgrade, container adoption, or technology refresh initiatives. * Experience contributing to technical communities, guilds, reusable patterns, shared documentation, or inner source initiatives. * Demonstrated leadership competencies with ability to be a role model within the team and professionally manage conflicts. Preferred Skills * Experience developing applications within the State Farm technology environment. * Understanding of State Farm's organizational structure or demonstrated ability to navigate a large enterprise. * Knowledge of Billing and Payment systems. * Experience with State Farm Design System or similar design systems for consistent, accessible user experiences. ## Description The Billing and Payments Area is seeking two Lead Software Engineers to support State Farm Payment Plan (SFPP) at the expected job level. The team supports SFPP mainframe and web systems and owns Consent, which manages approval for recurring automated bill payments. Engineers within the team support mainframe, web, services, data, and batch capabilities, with some working across multiple technology stacks however this posting is seeking web engineering skills with the mainframe skills being an added bonus to work across our entire stack. One primary effort is utilizing Artificial Intelligence to see how much of our mainframe system we can migrate over into our web technology stack. The team partners with business and technology stakeholders to deliver user interfaces, data services, APIs, and batch processing for Agency, Operations, and the Customer Contact Center. SFPP includes stable, business-critical systems that require ongoing maintenance, technical upgrades, security improvements, and targeted business enhancements. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will design, build, test, secure, deploy, and support full-stack web solutions that integrate with mainframe capabilities. You will influence technical and product direction, maintain high quality and availability for business-critical payment systems, resolve complex issues, and mentor engineers while partnering with leads, Technology Analysts, the Engineering Manager, and stakeholders across the organization., * Design, build, test, secure, deploy, and support full-stack web solutions that depend on SFPP mainframe capabilities. * Maintain the current SFPP architecture while partnering with engineers, leads, and architecture partners on needed changes. * Deliver enhancements for SFPP and related Billing and Payments applications and services. * Translate business needs into reliable technical solutions and explain technical upgrades or constraints in clear business terms. * Develop and maintain APIs, UI components, batch processes, data movement solutions, and integration patterns for payment capabilities. * Participate in modernization efforts, including cloud migration, platform upgrades, container adoption, and technology refresh work. * Build and enhance applications using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, and related technologies; Python experience is beneficial. * Diagnose complex production and non-production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term stability improvements. * Apply strong engineering practices across security, source control, CI/CD, unit testing, observability, containers, Linux, mainframe, cloud, and databases. * Help shape SFPP technical direction by balancing modernization, business priorities, operational stability, and maintainability. * Champion user experience improvements across usability, consistency, accessibility, reliability, and supportability. * Mentor engineers through technical guidance, training, code review, work coordination, and delivery support. * Promote inner source practices through reusable code, documentation, shared patterns, and collaboration across teams and guilds. * Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, and Codex with sound engineering judgment and quality controls. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)