Hybrid Software Engineer - Java (Entry Level)

State Farm • Bloomington, IL

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm is seeking Software Engineers with working experience in Java and Object-Oriented Design Principles to join their team, focusing on modernization efforts within Property & Casualty systems. This role is for collaborative, self-directed individuals. The engineer will be responsible for implementing complex solutions, including functional requirements, coding, support, and adhering to agile team principles and leadership. This opportunity requires strong application development skills, writing, collaboration, and communication abilities. It is a hybrid position, requiring candidates to reside within a 180-mile radius of a hub location (Bloomington, IL; or Richardson, TX) and to work both from home and in the office.

Requirements

• Working experience with Java and OO Design Principles
• Experience with Full Stack Development (Java/J2EE, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL, SOAP/REST, Spring Framework, Splunk, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and leveraging tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins and Docker
• Experience with test automation and various products (Karate, Cucumber, Codecept, etc.)
• Experience with version control tools such as Git
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS with hands on experience a plus
• Knowledge of agile methodologies
• 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

Responsibilities

• Implementing complex solutions—including functional requirements, coding, support and agile team principles and leadership
• Application development
• Writing and collaboration

Benefits

• Compensation based on a standard 38:45-hour work week
• Potential starting salary range: $85,500 - $93,000
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 10% of base salary
• Annual raise and bonus
• Robust health and wellbeing programs
• State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium
• Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
• 100% coverage for in-network preventative care through all medical plans
• Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
• Educational benefits like industry leading training programs
• Top-notch tuition assistance programs
• Employee resource groups
• Mentoring
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
• College coaching
• National discount programs
• Interactive monthly financial workshops
• Free financial coaching
• Savings account or financing through State Farm Federal Credit Union
• Generous time off policies
• Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Celebration day
• Life leave (40 hours/year)
• Bereavement leave
• Community service/education support days
• Matching Gift Program
• Good Neighbor Grant Program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Free financial advisors for retirement planning
• 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees