REMOTE Lead Software Engineer- GOSU/Guidewire - State Farm

Do you crave innovation and want to work for a company that is the BEST at what they do in the industry? Does the opportunity to work remote and maintaining a work life balance appeal to you? Then we have the perfect job for you! We are seeking software engineers who push the envelope and strive to create the best product possible. This position will allow you to utilize different technologies, languages, and frameworks to drive solutions while working on inclusive teams that foster diversity of thought. You will be provided opportunities via in house training programs for upskilling to support your development and career goals!
Work Arrangements:
REMOTE: Qualified candidates (outside of hub locations listed below) may be considered for 100% remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located.
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: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL

Responsibilities:

We are seeking LEAD GOSU SOFTWARE ENGINEERS who have 5+ years working experience with PolicyCenter (Gosu) and Full Stack development to join our State Farm team! State Farm is focused on modernization efforts within the Property & Casualty systems. You will be joining a team in which collaborative self-directed individuals thrive. This engineer will be responsible for working with implementing complex solutions—including functional requirements, coding, support and agile team principles and leadership. This opportunity requires application development skills, writing and collaboration, and strong communication skills. 

We are looking for candidates with: 

• 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

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of agile methodologies
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems/issues and 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 & across locations
• Clear communication skills, both verbal & 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.

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.

For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Change Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.  

For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For Hawaii candidates:

Compensation Range: $85,500-$193,000

For Colorado and Washington State candidates:

Compensation Range: $85,500-$212,300

For California, New York, and Connecticut candidates:

Potential salary range: $85,500-$241,250

Potential yearly inventive pay: up to 18% of base salary

Competitive Benefits, including:

401k Plan
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision plans
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Annual Merit Increases
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Initiatives
For more details visit our Benefits site
We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!

Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!

For Colorado and Washington State candidates: