(HYBRID) LEAD Software Engineer – Back End, Cloud-Native, AWS, Spring Boot, React, AI

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. HYBRID Qualified candidates must live within close proximity to a hub location listed below and should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment . HUB LOCATIONS: Tempe, AZ; Dunwoody, GA; Bloomington, IL; Richardson, TX 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. Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential Responsibilities We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our  Claims Inventory and Prioritization product team. The team is transforming how claims professionals manage their daily work by helping them prioritize the right work at the right time, improve customer outcomes, and manage claims proactively through modern, intuitive technology. The product currently supports injury and express claims operations, with planned expansion into total loss, personal injury protection, medical payments, fire, and other claim areas. This is a high-visibility opportunity to help grow an enterprise product while shaping its cloud modernization. You will support an architecture that includes Python-based AWS Lambda functions, Java Spring Boot APIs, and a React user interface , while helping evolve selected capabilities into containerized, cloud-native services. This modernization work will also provide opportunities to learn and apply Go where it is the right technical fit. Working in a data-rich claims environment, you will help identify practical and responsible uses for generative AI and AI agents , including intelligent automation, improved testing, developer productivity, and new product capabilities. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will own complex solutions from design through production, mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and collaborate across product, business, and technology teams to scale the platform.

In addition to demonstrated experience leading technical design, mentoring engineers, and owning delivery from development through production, we are seeking candidates with: Practical experience with generative AI tools and AI agents , along with the creativity to identify responsible opportunities in software delivery, automation, testing, or product capabilities. Strong Java, Spring Boot, and API development experience for building, integrating, and supporting backend services. AWS cloud development experience , including Python and serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda. React or Angular front-end development experience , including TypeScript and API integration. Cloud-native and container-based application experience , such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift, with an interest in learning or applying Go to modernization efforts.   Our Benefits Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! Potential starting salary range: $107,000 - $175,000    ***Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience--High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience*** Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary 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