Lead Software Engineer - Workload Identity & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raise and bonus

Health and wellness programs

Tuition assistance programs

401(k) plan with company contributions

Flexible time off

Job summary

State Farm in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy security-focused software solutions, including identity management work with SPIFFE, HashiCorp Vault, and Entra ID. You will influence architecture, drive secure DevSecOps practices, and mentor teammates in a hybrid work model.

You’ll work hands-on with AWS, Terraform, Git, Bash, Python, Go, Kubernetes, Java and more, translating complex security concepts for diverse audiences while building

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

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

5+ years of software development

Leadership

DevSecOps

AWS

Terraform

Git

Bash

Python

Go

Kubernetes

JavaScript/TypeScript

Spring

Automation scripting

Puppet

Security best practices

Tools

HashiCorp Vault

LastPass

SPIFFE

Entra ID

Job description

State Farm in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy security-focused software solutions, including identity management work with SPIFFE, HashiCorp Vault, and Entra ID. You will influence architecture, drive secure DevSecOps practices, and mentor teammates in a hybrid work model.

You’ll work hands-on with AWS, Terraform, Git, Bash, Python, Go, Kubernetes, Java and more, translating complex security concepts for diverse audiences while building