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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Platform Software Engineer - **Company:** State Farm Insurance - **Location:** Bloomington, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000 - $150,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Github, Home Automation, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, OpenShift, Software Engineering, System Software, TypeScript, Policy as Code, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Mttr, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-platform-software-engineer-bloomington-il--c85d27ab-e361-40cb-b777-fffcfa788a36 ## About the Role Software Engineering, Customer Experience, Home Automation, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Productivity Management, Product Lifecycle, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Testing, We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement., * Strong hands-on experience designing, building, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar technologies. * Experience with cloud infrastructure and automation, particularly AWS and Terraform. * Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience developing reusable workflows, automation solutions, or infrastructure templates. * Understanding of secure software delivery practices, including access management, automated testing, and security integration. * Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages. * Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to collaborate across engineering teams and contribute to technical design decisions. What Will Set You Apart The following experience would help you make an even greater impact: * Experience building internal developer platforms, self-service tools, or standardized delivery workflows. * Advanced knowledge of GitHub Actions, reusable workflows, runners, and enterprise CI/CD governance. * Familiarity with OpenShift/ROSA, ArgoCD, GitOps, or Kubernetes resource management and templating. * Experience integrating security scanning, policy-as-code, software bill of materials (SBOMs), or artifact signing into delivery pipelines. * Experience defining CI/CD architecture or engineering standards across multiple development teams. * Familiarity with developer productivity and operational performance metrics, including deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR). * Experience mentoring engineers, influencing technical decisions, or leading engineering improvements., If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms, solving complex technical challenges, and making life easier for developers, we encourage you to apply. You don't need experience with every technology listed to be successful. We're especially interested in candidates who bring strong CI/CD engineering fundamentals, cloud automation expertise, and a passion for improving how software gets delivered. ## Description Build and Improve Developer Platforms * Design, develop, and enhance enterprise CI/CD platforms that streamline software delivery across the development lifecycle. * Create reusable pipelines, automated workflows, and self-service solutions that make it easier for developers to build, test, and deploy applications. * Improve developer experience by reducing manual processes, simplifying deployments, and increasing engineering efficiency. Drive Automation and Cloud Innovation * Build and optimize CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and related automation technologies. * Leverage AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitOps practices to support reliable, scalable infrastructure and deployments. * Develop standardized deployment processes across development, testing, staging, and production environments. Embed Security and Reliability * Partner with security and engineering teams to integrate security, compliance, and quality checks directly into delivery pipelines. * Implement secure automation practices, including secrets management, access controls, automated scanning, and software supply-chain protections. * Troubleshoot complex pipeline and deployment challenges while continuously improving platform reliability and performance. Lead Through Collaboration and Innovation * Partner with software engineers, SREs, QA, security, and product teams to deliver solutions that improve the developer experience. * Help establish engineering standards and best practices while balancing consistency with team flexibility. * Mentor fellow engineers, share technical knowledge, and influence the adoption of modern platform engineering practices. * Identify opportunities to improve deployment speed, reliability, and overall developer productivity. Work Locations: Bloomington, IL-Corporate, Dunwoody, GA-Park Center Hub, Richardson, TX-CityLine Hub or Tempe, AZ-Marina Heights Hub locations. Hybrid Work Arrangement: A "Hybrid" position means selected candidates will be assigned to a facility and will spend some time working both in the office and from home. For Enterprise Technology, a hybrid work arrangement will require approximately 40% in-office time each month, beginning in late 2027.