Lead Software Engineer – Workload Identity & Security

State Farm; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

State Farm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Bloomington, IL, offering a hybrid work environment with opportunities to work from home and in the office. You will help safeguard the organization's critical assets using HashiCorp Vault, SPIFFE, and other security-focused technologies.

You will design, develop, and deploy software for secrets management, mentor peers, and contribute to cloud-native security initiatives across AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and more.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience, preferably in a DevSecOps environment.
• Experience with at least 3 of the listed technologies (AWS, Terraform, Git & pipeline concepts, Bash, Python, Go, Puppet, Kubernetes, Java/JavaScript/TypeScript, Spring, Automation Scripting).
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in software development and design.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical details for diverse audiences.
• Experience with multi-environment integrations (cloud, mainframe, legacy).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy software and security solutions for secrets and credential management.
• Lead and mentor peers on software development and DevSecOps best practices.
• Work hands-on with technologies such as AWS, Terraform, Git, Bash, Python, Go, Kubernetes, Java and more.
• Develop and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and roadmaps.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Implement integration patterns across cloud and legacy environments.
• Shape the future of passwordless authentication with SPIFFE and Entra ID.

Skills

DevSecOps

AWS

Terraform

Git

Python

Kubernetes

Go

Java/JavaScript

Security

Tools

HashiCorp Vault

LastPass

SPIFFE

Job description

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. 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 (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 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

Our Information Security Department is seeking a Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization’s most critical assets. You’ll work closely with technologies like HashiCorp Vault, LastPass, and contribute to the future of identity management with our Workload Identity Solutions team implementing SPIFFE. If you thrive on designing, coding, and deploying robust security solutions, this is your chance to make a real impact!

As a Lead Software Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization’s most critical assets. You’ll work closely with technologies like HashiCorp Vault, LastPass, and contribute to the future of identity management with our Workload Identity Solutions team implementing SPIFFE. If you thrive on designing, coding, and deploying robust security solutions, this is your chance to make a real impact!

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and deploy software and security solutions for secrets and credential management
• Lead and mentor peers on software development and DevSecOps best practices
• Work hands‑on with technologies such as AWS, Terraform, Git, Bash, Python, Go, Kubernetes, Java and more
• Develop and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and roadmaps
• Communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
• Implement integration patterns across cloud and legacy environments
• Shape the future of passwordless authentication with SPIFFE and Entra ID

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience, preferably in a DevSecOps environment
• Experience with at least 3 of the following: AWS, Terraform, Git & pipeline concepts, Bash, Python, Go, Puppet, Kubernetes, Java/JavaScript/TypeScript, Spring, Automation Scripting
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in software development and design
• Strong understanding of security best practices
• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills
• Ability to translate complex technical details for diverse audiences
• Experience with multi‑environment integrations (cloud, mainframe, legacy)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise security
• Collaborate with talented experts and cutting‑edge technologies
• Make a real difference in how our organization secures its most valuable information
• Enjoy opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership

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: $85,500 - $177,000
• 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

• 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!