Data Engineer

State Farm offers a hybrid Data Engineer role in Bloomington, IL, focused on designing scalable data pipelines, integrations, and reusable data products that support business continuity and an expanding enterprise data ecosystem. You will collaborate with software engineers, recovery coordinators, and business partners to boost visibility, enable informed decisions, and strengthen resiliency across the organization. The culture centers on neighborly service and thoughtful technology that enhances the customer experience.

Overview

Being good neighbors and investing in communities is core to State Farm. The company aims to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor by leveraging technology to strengthen human connections and improve the customer journey. As an employee, you will spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in moments that matter.

Responsibilities

• Help build and evolve data solutions that support business continuity, resiliency, and recovery readiness across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with software engineers, recovery coordinators, and business partners to deliver scalable data pipelines, integrations, and reusable data products that improve visibility, enable informed decision-making, and strengthen the enterprise data ecosystem.

Requirements

• Experience designing, building, and supporting scalable data pipelines, integrations, and enterprise data solutions.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL, along with modern database or platform technologies.
• Experience with data modeling, data quality, data governance, and secure data practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot distributed systems and understand dependencies across applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, reusable outcomes.

Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• Graph databases
• Knowledge graphs
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Infrastructure as Code
• Cloud automation

Benefits

• Get Paid: On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well: Health and wellbeing programs with most premiums paid by State Farm; multiple plan options including a high deductible plan; 100% coverage for in-network preventative care; access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
• Develop and Grow: Industry-leading training, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead: Fertility, IVF, or adoption assistance; college coaching; national discount programs; financial workshops and coaching; savings accounts and credit union options.
• Take a Little You Time: Generous time off up front plus parental leave, holidays, life leave, bereavement, and community service days.
• Give Back: Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong: 401(k) with company contributions up to 7% and access to financial planning resources.

Hybrid Work Environment

This role is hybrid. Qualified candidates must live within a 180-mile radius of a hub location and plan to spend time working from home and in the office.

• Bloomington, IL
• Richardson, TX
• Atlanta, GA
• Tempe, AZ

Sponsorship

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States immediately. State Farm will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.

Additional experience that may be beneficial

• Experience with graph databases, knowledge graphs, or relationship-based data modeling.
• Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift, Infrastructure as Code, or cloud automation.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, APIs, enterprise integrations, or workflow orchestration.
• Experience with observability, resiliency, disaster recovery, or business continuity solutions.
• Experience with real-time data processing, AI-enabled solutions, or modern data platforms.