Software Engineer - Mainframe

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. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

Are you a passionate Software Engineer looking to make real impacts as part of a strong team? If you thrive in a collaborative environment and seek to work alongside a dedicated team, we need you! The Life Back Book Conversion team is on a mission to seamlessly migrate legacy Life & Annuity policies to our modernized Life platform. Our team is not just about coding; we believe in fostering a culture of open communication and continuous improvement, where every voice is valued.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the continuous design, development, and testing of the migration process to ensure a seamless transition for our end users. You will join a team of talented engineers, in a collaborative environment while ensuring high-quality code and best practices. Your expertise in COBOL, JCL, and DB2 will be critical to drive the migration process forward and maintain the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions using COBOL as a primary language.
• Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to understand technical requirements and translate them into desired business outcomes.
• Participate in best coding practices, code reviews, and development methodologies
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred skills:

• 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on COBOL.
• Familiarity with JCL, CICS, and DB2.
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong adaptability in mastering and applying new ideas.
• Ability to learn new tools and software languages.
  
  

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.

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

REMOTE: Qualified candidates (outside of hub locations listed below) may be considered for remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located.

For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For Colorado candidates:

Competitive Benefits, including:

• 401k Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Merit Increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Initiatives
• For more details visit our benefits summary page
  
  

SFARM

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: $95,800 - $148,000
• 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 18% 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 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!