Agile Dev Team Member V (Salesforce)
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: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), 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
Agile Dev Team Members have collective responsibility for the design, development, testing, and/or deployment of system functionality. Conduct technical feasibility studies using a range of coding methods and adhere to coding standards to ensure consistent style and format. Independently ensure systems are architecturally sound, high in code and component quality, and are easily modified to support future requirements with support and little to no guidance from more senior developers or architects. Ensures the end product meets the business acceptance criteria and non-functional requirements. Define an adequate test strategy. Based on their business products, processes, and system knowledge, provide a broad and deep level of thinking for exceptions and other unexpected ways users may interact with systems. Utilizes advanced testing techniques and tools.
What You'll Do
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Demonstrates customer needs by interpreting into viable solutions and leads the system design. Effectively breaks down features and writes and refines user stories, including clear and accurate acceptance criteria. Executes Test-Driven (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to build in quality. Performs broad and detailed impact assessments relating to people, processes, and/or technology to evaluate work. Supports implementation activities, troubleshoots user/system environmental issues, and provides training. Supports business in building a Lean Business case and breaking epics into features. Identifies and raises issues and risks with functional design and offers alternative solutions. Works with the Product Owner to confirm that the code and acceptance tests reflect the desired functionality.
- Codes instructions for computer programs/objects/components in multiple applications; configures packaged software. Provides a high level of expertise in the solution design and functionality of business applications. Reviews and validates the application technical design of team members to ensure alignment with business needs and best practice architecture principles. Responsible for the conceptual design/architecture of business applications and monitors and mentors lower-level colleagues to ensure accuracy of program logic and efficient use of computer and storage resources. Conducts system studies and analyzes existing computerized and manual processes to improve efficiency. Researches and develops techniques for automation. Documents and implements programs according to installation standards and conventions. Analyzes and makes recommendations on the need for system backup, security, restart/recovery, balancing controls, and recommends approaches for meeting such needs. Analyzes and documents the requirements and approaches to data conversion and data modeling. Quality checks program code, related objects, and documentation. Delivers working code each sprint.
- Conducts audits to ensure test planning and execution adhere to standards and guidelines. Defines advanced test plans needed to achieve an appropriate level of coverage. Contributes to the overall test strategy. Develops and documents application quality and testing standards and best practices and measuring techniques.
- Participates in key ceremonies to drive execution, improve flow, and ensure transparency. Plans work via the preparation for and participation in Program Increment (PI) Planning and Sprint Planning, which includes developing and committing to Team PI Objectives and Sprint goals. Demonstrate working code to Product and Business Owners and support the Product Owner in the execution of the iteration and PI System Demos. Actively participates in the Sprint Retrospectives, Inspect and Adapt, discusses opportunities for improvement, and is responsible for executing improvement stories. Participates in Daily Stands-ups.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum 1 year as a Agile Dev Team Member IV or 9 + years in a relate field.
- Must also have 5 years of experience working in application development in the Property & Casualty insurance industry.
Technical Qualifications (continued)
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Lightning Web Components
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API Data integration with MuleSoft and OData Layer for complex integrations.
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UX design and development (CSS, HTML, JavaScript)
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CTI / Telephony integrations (Cisco telephony systems, Verint, iEX, B&S)
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Working with SQL and ETL data applications, including IICS Data Integrations.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelors degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- SAFe Practitioner or SAFe Agilist Certification and SAFe DevOps Certification.
- SAFe Practitioner or SAFe Agilist Certification within 180 days of hire required.
- A Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, strongly preferred.
Physical Actions
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $119,920 - $191,290
o CO Only: $112,720 - $164,890
o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $112,720 - $176,550
o MA Only: $112,720 - $176,550 - o MD Only: $112,720 - $176,550
o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $112,720 - $191,290
o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $119,920 - $164,890
o WA Only: $112,720 - $200,625 - 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): US - CA - WdlndHills-6301, US - CA - WdlndHills-6303, US - CA - Woodland Hills
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
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles