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Lead Python Developer

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary

This position performs backend engineering in Python, with Pandas and Pytest libraries. The role supports and responds to the testing team to independently analyze and fix bugs or defects. This position is responsible for continuous improvement of bespoke in-house software solutions via architecting and implementing net new features and improving or refactoring existing features. This role is expected to independently write high-quality, well-documented code that adheres to best practices and has full automated test coverage. This role also requires comfort in reading existing code and becoming quickly familiar and comfortable with large codebase with adherence to specific in-house quality and style conventions. This role also supports data science teams who utilize the outputs of the software and train the models that are incorporated into the software solution. In addition to these duties, this position will lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control efforts across the code-base, being responsible for maintaining overall integrity of the custom code-base, enforcing internal standards for best-practices and serving as the lead developer interfacing with collaborating team across the enterprise.

What You'll Do

  • Demonstrates strong people leadership by fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and high performance; sets clear expectations, provides timely feedback, and supports career development by providing ongoing coaching and feedback in highly technical and specialized knowledge domains listed above. Aligns team capabilities with strategic goals, leads through change with clarity, and ensures operational excellence by modeling company values and driving accountability across the team.
  • Owns oversight of Quality Control and Assurance for code base of custom in-house software solutions, ensuring compliance with industry-best practices as well as in-house standards.
  • Applies advanced levels of critical thinking, expressed in expert-level python coding in pandas and pytest to identify and respond to defects and fix bugs within the custom in-house software solutions.
  • Oversees implementation of new features within custom in-house software solutions using advanced coding skills in python within an AWS ecosystem.
  • Balancing the requirements of both technicians and auditors, produces finalized and reg-compliant detailed technical documentation for the custom in-house software solutions.
  • Oversees collaborations with data science teams to support Batch custom in-house software solutions application used in RnD and Machine Learning model development.
  • Independently leads development by leveraging an advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming, first-rate python coding skills, and a keen sense for optimizing business process to re-factor and improve the custom in-house software solutions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 5 years experience leading the development and testing of software product in a live production environment required.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with Python required.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with Pandas library required.
  • Data science or analytics experience required.
  • Insurance industry experience strongly preferred.

Education You'll Need

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Frequently sits for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including, navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and/or places objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Rarely performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $106,560 - $169,950
    o CO Only: $99,920 - $146,520 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $99,920 - $156,750
    o MA Only: $99,920 - $156,750 
  • o MD Only: $99,920 - $156,750
    o NY/DC/NJ Only: $99,920 - $169,950 
             o Albany County: $106,560 - $146,520 
    o WA Only:  $99,920 - $178,125 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com

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