Lead Software Engineer - Gosu/Guidewire/Java

Lead Software Engineer - Gosu/Guidewire/Java

US

Job ID: 2

Type: Regular Full Time

Category: Technology and UX

USA

Overview

Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a team and do some good! Khakis optional

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.

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

Responsibilities

We are seeking LEAD GOSU SOFTWARE ENGINEERS who have 8+ 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.

Qualifications

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

Guidewire Cerifications

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.

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

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.

Starting Salary Ranges based on experience, skillset and geographic location:

$120,000 - $150,000

Plus potential yearly incentive pay: up to 18% of base salary

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.

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

Application deadline is expected to close on 3/31/2025. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline. To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career 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.

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