Lead Software Engineer

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm is seeking 2 Lead Software Engineers to join the Claims Communication Product Suite, a team committed to creating communication experiences that inspire confidence and trust in every interaction. Our mission is to empower claims communications that inform people with the right information anytime, anywhere. In this role, you will lead efforts to develop integrated, scalable solutions that prioritize the needs and experiences of our customers and claim handlers. You will collaborate closely across cross-functional teams to build seamless, intuitive communication workflows across multiple channels, including email, chatbots, telephony, text, and push notifications. You will drive the modernization and simplification of our applications by reducing unnecessary complexity and consolidating legacy systems, while delivering maintainable, high-quality services. Your work will directly support our core values of being customer-centric, people-first, and collaborative, while fostering a unified experience that balances clarity, speed, and empathy. The ideal candidates are highly technical, possess effective communication skills, and bring hands-on experience with AWS and State Farm's technology ecosystem, with a track record in software delivery, solution design, and deployment — and an innovative mindset.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience
Demonstrated software engineering experience in at least one of the following languages: Java, TypeScript, Golang and Python
Hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks, particularly Angular
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, version control, CI/CD practices, and test-driven development
Experience designing, building, and supporting cloud-native applications on AWS
Proficiency in full-stack development across both front-end and back-end technologies
Proven ability to work independently, identify problems, and drive repeatable, scalable solutions
Strong focus on delivering measurable business value through technology solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the insurance and financial sectors
Experience with generative AI tooling, such as GitHub Copilot and OpenCode
Experience with observability platforms and tools, including Dynatrace, CloudWatch, and Splunk
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab CI and container-based build processes
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools and practices, including OpenTofu/Terraform with HCL and Scalr
Experience designing and building GraphQL APIs

Responsibilities

Lead technical design and implementation across the Claims Communication Product Suite
Drive modernization and simplification efforts across many communication systems
Mentor engineers and influence engineering practices across the team
Partner with product and business stakeholders to shape solutions and priorities
Identify cross-system opportunities to reduce complexity and improve reliability